Monday, July 13, 2009

Filling Gaps in the White House Website, Part 12

An interview with Adam Boulton of Britain's Sky News:
AB: You mention colonialism. It's been alleged that you don't like the Brits because what they did to your grandfather.
OBAMA: Yeah, I've always been curious about this allegation. I love the Brits! And I think I've shown my affection every time I've travelled there but yeah, I think this is an example of Fleet Street trying to sell newspapers.
AB: But also, I mean, there must be some resentment in countries that were --
OBAMA: Well, no, I mean look, the notion that somehow I would judge countries at this point based on what happened a hundred years ago is not something that would make much sense.