He was Buddies with German Chancellor Schroeder, too. Sounds like Mrs. Blair will have to do some heavy duty editing of the Christmas card list this year.
Schroeder is in a tough race to remain in office right now. As a conservative he faces far more press opposition than Blair would have to contend with.
Once President Bush lays some of his evidence cards against Iraq on the public table, Schroeder will have an easier time of it.