Short term memory problems? He was a bud a few years back. Something about the dreamy look in his eye if I recall a quote...
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Oh I remember that. But Bush wasn't easy on Putin and eventually was completely outraged over the invasion of Georgia. He continually criticized Putin for his problem with freedom also.