Clinton adviser faces Canadian interrogation

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Source: The Star

Mar 28, 2008 04:30 AM
Les Whittington
Ottawa Bureau


OTTAWA–A top adviser to Hillary Clinton arrived by plane in Ottawa to deliver a speech only to be subjected to intensive interrogation about who he was, what he was going to say and what group he was addressing, the American economist said yesterday.

In a private lunch, Gene Sperling complained that he had been pulled aside by a Canadian border official and questioned in more detail than he had ever experienced in his numerous trips to Canada or dozens of other countries, according to those in attendance.

Many in the luncheon group, which included business people, a United States government official, journalists and organizers of the speaking event, said they were shocked by the extent of the grilling reported by Sperling.

But in public later, the former national economic adviser in the Bill Clinton administration refused to discuss the matter in detail. Choosing his words carefully, he appeared to put it all down to an overzealous Canadian border official.



Read more: http://www.thestar.com/USElection/article/404815

[greiner3]

1. 'Overzealous Canadian border official;'

Trained by TSA officials no doubt. Then again, this border guard might have been listening to hillary's latest speeches.

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2. At least the Clinton official didn't have to remove his nipple rings with a pair of pliers. n/t

J

[jazzjunkysue]

3. Canadian Interrogation Technique:

Listening to old Charles Aznavor cassettes while eating soggy french fries with mayonnaise.

Seriously: I'm in canada every summer, going over the boarder. These people couldn't be sweeter. The lack any understanding of cheese, whatsoever. But they couldn't hurt a flea.

Seriously: Go try and buy a good provolone or ricotta in canada. Don't even try.

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4. Don't mess with us Hillary

...we Canadians take your NAFTA comments seriously.

[CHIMO]

5. Clinton adviser faces Canadian interrogation

Source: thestar

OTTAWA–A top adviser to Hillary Clinton arrived by plane in Ottawa to deliver a speech only to be subjected to intensive interrogation about who he was, what he was going to say and what group he was addressing, the American economist said yesterday.

In a private lunch, Gene Sperling complained that he had been pulled aside by a Canadian border official and questioned in more detail than he had ever experienced in his numerous trips to Canada or dozens of other countries, according to those in attendance.

Many in the luncheon group, which included business people, a United States government official, journalists and organizers of the speaking event, said they were shocked by the extent of the grilling reported by Sperling.

But in public later, the former national economic adviser in the Bill Clinton administration refused to discuss the matter in detail. Choosing his words carefully, he appeared to put it all down to an overzealous Canadian border official.



Read more: http://www.thestar.com/News/USElection/article/404815

[sasquatch]

6. Is this payback for the "Obama + NAFTA" fiasco?

[CHIMO]

7. Doubt It

I would look to see if Turd Blossom is somehow involved. The New Government has made its objectives quite clear.

[leftofcool]

8. He is

Canadians are stopping everyone at the border, checking drivers license, visas, etc...

[TrogL]

9. I feel the hand of Harper in this