Posted by Anne Ward on June 03, 1999 at 07:35:01:
Subject: Clinton & The Pope
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> >During his visit to the United States the Pope met with President
> >Clinton. Instead of just an hour as scheduled, the meeting went on for
> >two days. Finally, a weary President Clinton emerged to face the
> >waiting news media. The President was smiling and announced the summit
> >was a resounding success. He said he and the Pope agreed on 80% of the
> >matters they discussed. Then Mr. Clinton declared he was going home to
> >the White House to be with his family.
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> > A few minutes later the Pope came out to make his statement. He looked
> >tired, discouraged and was practically in tears. Sadly he announced
> >his meeting with the President was a failure.
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> > Incredulous, one reporter asked, "But your Holiness, President Clinton
> >just announced the summit was a great success and the two of you
> >agreed on 80% of the items discussed". Exasperated, the Pope answered,
> >"Yes, but we were talking about the Ten Commandments."
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