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Julianne Smith, director of the CSIS Europe Program, was quoted by the Associated Press, "British PM Seeks Ties with Bush, Presidential Candidates."
April 17, 2008

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Europe Program

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Julianne Smith

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has not had an especially close relationship with President Bush, but he may be looking for a tighter bond with his successor, whoever that might be.

''That's remarkable,'' said Julianne Smith, director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Europe program. ''Few foreign leaders could secure these kinds of meetings in the middle of a campaign. That speaks to how the candidates view relations with Britain.''

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