Surely, by giving the medal, America (or at least Bush) see themselves as being above other countries and leaders (no surprise there then...)

Blair was no doubt good for the USA, but the opposite cannot be said.

David, Zug, Switzerland

What a photograph. From one war criminal to another. Both un-indicted as yet. Both deserve to be in jail. It's like Hitler awarding a medal to Mussolini.

Paul Meuse, Haarlem, Netherlands

I cannot speak with certainty that former Prime Minister Blair was positive for the people of the United Kingdom, but I am happy to know he's been bestowed our highest honor. He gave the perception, at least, that the bond between the UK and the US still was strong.

Colin Fleming, Portland, United States

Fred
Yes we really do aprreciate the trouble the both of them has got us into
Thank you

Gareth Williams, Powys,

How embarrassing for Mr. Blaire, accepting a yankee medal.

rw chaucer, bristol,

Fred, I don't doubt that he has been a friend to America, unfortunately he was elected to look after the interests of the UK, at which he failed spectacularly.

Neil, Hillsborough, UK

The President did the right thing to award such a medal to Tony Blaire, we need many more friends like him! People around the world have a short memory about all the good
things we have done. Its unfortunate that we have so many big mouths with nothing than venom in their heart for our President

Giovanni Fima, Oceanside , U.S.A.

They deserve each other...

Jean James, Carmarthenshire, united Kingdom

I consider Ex Prime Minister Blaire one of the best friends the US has had, world-wide since WWII, and well deserves any honor President GW Bush bestows on him .

It is a shame if any of his countrymen do not know and appreciate that.

Fred, Houston, Texas ( USA )

Glad to see they are looking after each other. Shame they've both left their countries in such a mess.

Tom, Lichfield,