Commenting this morning on David Miliband’s decision to step down as an MP, Tony Blair said:
“I congratulate David on his appointment to a major international position. It shows the huge regard in which David is held worldwide. I’m sure he will do a great job. He is obviously a massive loss to UK politics. He was the head of my policy unit and then a truly distinguished Minister in the Government and remains one of the most capable progressive thinkers and leaders globally. I hope and believe this is time out not time over.”
Update: Meanwhile Bill Clinton has released the following statement:
“I congratulate the IRC on the appointment of David Miliband as its President. I have known David almost twenty years. He is one of the ablest, most creative public servants of our time.”
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