'Jennifer' in Dallas believes that 'Mr. Blair is being missed by many in the UK'. If she were to analyse this small-scale opinion poll, she would see that 100% of British contributors see Blair as something between a charlatan and a war criminal. Something to think about, Jen. He's yours.

Dreich, Edinburgh, Scotland

My God, the ignorance displayed by the Americans on here is obscene. You know nothing about Blair or the UK. He was and continues to be interested in only one thing - his own financial advancement. The socialist party he led has been systematically destroying Britain for over a decade.

Oliver, London, UK

If a Congressional Medal is to be awarded for Britain's support of American military action then surely it should be awarded collectively to the British servicemen and women who were put in harm's way trying to mop up this mess, rather than to Bush's Sycophant-in-Chief. SHAME, SHAME, SHAME!

Edwin Smith, Chaoyang, China

"Good Boy, Tony!" "That's it, Tony!" "Roll over, Tony!" "Go fetch, Tony!" "That's my good little poodle!" Come on in the house now and I'll give you that bone! Good Dog, Tony!"

JimCap, North Bergen, NJ, USA

All you frustrated Vietnam anti-war hippies need to just lay back, smoke one and listen to replays of Bob Dylan. You had your war to protest, now give it a rest. Radical Islam and despotic leaders around the world are a real threat to liberty. Peace for it's own sake leads to tyranny.

Greg, Sacramento, USA

Many thanks to Mr. Blair and the citizens of the United Kingdom for standing by us while other nations thought it wasn't fashionable or popular to do so. Terrorism isn't just about us, its everywhere. We just happen to be a big enough target. I would glady stand by Britain anytime, anywhere.

Gene, Ft. Lauderdale, USA

Tony Blair proved himself a real liberal, dedicated to defending the defenseless and freeing the oppressed. The pseudo-liberals wanted to preserve Saddam's fascism forever. In spite of the selfish cynics, 25 million Iraqis are free. Thanks to Blair, Iraq finally has a chance for a real peace.

Frank Warner, Philadelphia, USA

Blair stood by Bush not because he believed in the Iraq war but because he wanted to be admired as a global politician persuading the world and leading important decision making. It was personality driven. He did not check the facts, he seized his destiny instead.

John Dangerfield, Bergen , Norway

Mr. Blair stood as a true friend in a time of trouble. We are grateful.

Robert, Chicago, Illinois

Blair had the POWER to help Bush to tell him the war plans would fail but he did not he stood by as a lap dog. Bush ould not have entered the his war without Blair. What B;air did that was so bad was not ensuring the war would be done right not this phony shock and awe. Blair failed Bush miserably.

Ann , Mesa, USA

Yes, Tom in Litchfield, history WILL show President Bush and Prime Minister Blair for what they were/are....And history will also expose those in positions of power who stabbed those leaders in the back at every turn for political purpose and gain.

greg, southern Oregon, USA

Comparing Blair with Churchill is weird: Churchill brought the US into the war in Europe, in Britain's interest whereas Blair conspired with Bush to start a war in the Middle East , against Britain's interest.

Dave, London, UK

Mr. Blair, you have our heartfelt gratitude. Churchill would be proud!

Mike, Los Angeles, USA

Mr. Blair deserves this supreme honor. He acted with intellectual honesty and moral courage to address an insidiously dangerous situation -- one that all who oppose the concept of free and civilized humanity continue to rhetorically deny & exploit. I admire & congratulate him and send my gratitude.

Tarp, New York, NY, USA

At this point, my guess is Mr. Blair is being missed by many in the UK.

Jennifer, dallas, usa

Thank God for our British friends.I am so greatful for Blair's part in helping keep America and the rest of the world a safer place. It was terrifying here in America after Nine eleven, but I felt better knowing that Bush and Blair were working to keep us safe. And it worked! no more attacks here!

Jenni, Baytown, Texas, USA

I look forward to the day when their medals will be used as evidence in Hague for their collective crime against the the people of Iraq. Blair is surely the lowest form of a brit I have known.

Farhad, Tabriz, Iran

As an American I thank tony Blair for his support and the British people. Our kindred blood our courageous cousins who are the last stand of western civilizations. Rule Brittania.

Patrick BIEDERMAN, Florida, Usa

Blair is the best PM since Thatcher and arguably since Churchill. His integrity, determination and flair are almost unique. The bitter leftwingers can criticise all they want, but he alone made New Labour electable. 2010 will show how inept Brown is when Cameron walks it to number 10.

Jack, Johannesburg, S Africa

Oh, this would be funny if it wasn't so tragic. It also brings a smile to my face to see the ragtag band of defeated right-wingers congregate here. They identify with their own i.e blair and bush (lower cases intentional). Go on, give him the medal. For us, it is goodbye and good riddance.

Abbie, Wirral, UK

Bush and Blair, presided over disastrous war, greed, asset bubbles and illusions. History books will show them for what they were.

Tom, Lichfield,

Guy Bowman, so absolutely correct.
I would also say that of the US with regard to Bush.

Peter McWilliam, Coral Springs, Fl, USA

History and the world will revere these two great men, who made the unpopular but just decisions. Churchill was never revered as much while he was alive and Hitler was the most popular leader in Germany. Look at them now !!
I salute president George W. Bush and Mr. Tony Blair.

Darcy , Amsterdam, Netherlands

Bush' War on Terror and Blair's endorsment is the greatest hoax in history.

Harriet Green, Vancouver, Canada

Yes, we're clearly unworthy of Mr. Blair because we disagreed with him. Unlike in America, where to unquestioningly accept ingenious bits of doublethink like "The Patriot Act" is regarded as a virtue.

On The Daily Show, Blair said he respected those who disagreed with him - return the favour hm?

Martin, Scotland, St Andrews

Thank you Mr. Blair, your countrymen seem ungrateful for your service and dilligence but you remain a hero in the US. I say great job to you in following in the path of Sir Winston Churchill!

Don, Columbus OHIO, USA

Yeah, thanks a bunch Tony. I'm glad he cared so much about America because he damn sure didn't care about his own country. But then again our universities wouldn't fork-out thousands for the pleasure of listening to his self-congratulatory remarks. Not a recession for everybody, evidently.

James, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Allen Antrim, that old Brit Greeks and US Romans chestnut played a large part in sustaining UK self esteem during the slow decline from Empire. Since Suez 1956 it is found only in history books today tho.

J Ronish, seattle, usa

Bush and Blair, the world's two biggest Pariahs.

Neil, Gloucestershire, England

All 42 countries were either bullied or bought by the Bush gang.
History will be the final judge if Bush made this a better world, but I would wager that this will be a blot on the American Nation.

Giva, Manchester, UK

Tony Blair led a nation that has proved itself utterly unworthy of him.

Guy Bowman, Lakewood, CO, USA

America is powerful but dumb, Europe is smart but weak, so Europe should direct US power; its the Blair Doctrine. I only wish Europe would pay for it. Party on Mr Blair.

allen antrim, warrensburg, MO, usa

Abomination. Leave a legacy of death, debt and hypocrisy, and get a medal. What a world.

john m, Northampton, UK

Thank you, Mr. Blair, for helping keep my children safe!

Rolando, San Diego, USA

Good Job Mr. Blair...and Thanks!

Tom, Boston, USA

Yes, Mr. Blair is a hero for understanding the threat and supporting the actions in the war on terror.

Jennifer, dallas, usa

Clare Short says Blair's support 'made it all possible'. Bush would have acted with or without Blair. There were 42 countries that supported Bush's war on terror, not just the UK.

Joe, Baltimore, USA