Meeting of the minds

From the Independent UK

"However, the summit (between Mr. Bush and Mr. Musharraf) served to underline the edginess between the two countries, which began with Washington's evident surprise at the recent peace treaty between the Pakistan government and tribes in Waziristan along the Afghan-Pakistan border. Critics here say the deal amounts to a tacit endorsement of the Taliban and sanctuary for Taliban leaders and Osama bin Laden, who are believed to be hiding in the region."

Priceless verbiage from Mr. Musharraf, as quoted in the article, follows.

"We are in the hunt together against these people."

"We are moving on the Kashmir dispute."

"This deal is against the Taliban, this deal is with the tribal elders."

Not to be outdone, Mr. Bush stated: "I believe him."