He did yah proud

[Stan]

This is NOT a political statement..

I can say this, our American Cousins can hang their head hight tonite over this.

[Stan]

I am so thankful for the girls who where released today.

This must have taken a team to arrange.

[rudywoofs (Pam)]

I thought this was great too!!!

[Woody]

They could have managed to scoot a little closer together and had a smile on their face. They look like they both just had a root canal.

But then this is real American politics.

[Neil D]

There are a couple of reasons to NOT smile....

First, most Koreans pose for pictures like this...They don't like the smile on the face.

Second, usually, the western diplomat will smile, or at least look less stern than Bill does. I would suppose he is representing the US and we are not happy about this hostage situation where N. Korea blackmails us into retreaving 2 American journalists.

and 3rd, I am glad he was the high ranking diplomat to get those girls...Yes sir, he couldn't have don't it without my vote... smile

[oldsailor29]

I'm happy that the women were released, but I'm not sure I trust Bill on the flight home.

[Woody]

I'm sure they will be keeping an

out for him. Just like their mothers told them to.

[Jeannieb43]

Redwood, I love the blinking eye! How did you get that?!

Pretty clever.

[olger]

I can hear it now (Clinton raspy voice)

"Say you wouldn't happen to have those girl's phone #'s would you...?"

[bonnie]

I can hear it now (Clinton raspy voice)

"Say you wouldn't happen to have those girl's phone #'s would you...?"

However they got home I am glad they are safe. Our local news is reporting that it was all decided prior to Bill Clinton leaving the states. They would have not wanted to make such a media event in case of failure.

Seems if accurate news Clinton or someone had to make "apologies"

for the journalists" or ????

[Woody]

I think it would have been more appropriate for the girls to make apologizes for Clinton.

[GreatLakesGramma]

What I read in the news is that the Korean news reported that Clinton apologized on behalf of the US, which Hillary Clinton said did not happen. So I would guess that Kim wanted him to go there just so he could make that claim.

[Dr. Shane]

I think Al Gore Jr. was behind it.

[bonnie]

What I read in the news is that the Korean news reported that Clinton apologized on behalf of the US, which Hillary Clinton said did not happen. So I would guess that Kim wanted him to go there just so he could make that claim.

Apologized for what?? It will be interesting in time to see what was actually given for their freedom.

I am glad they were released but what were they doing so close to a danger zone unprotected? If they did go into N. Korea they might have anticipated their capture. Now what will the process be to get the "alleged" hikers out of Iran?

What in the world would make intelligent human beings wander around unprotected in Iran.

I hope they are released as the two journalists were, but to put others why put others and yourself at risk?? Laying the responsibility to get you out of the jam you got yourself into.

[GreatLakesGramma]

The reporters were working on a story about trafficking of North Korean women to China.

[Tom Wetmore]

As I understood the situation, their entry into N Korea may have been accidental. Boundaries between countries, especially in remote areas are not well marked. I have crossed over international borders where there was nothing apparent on the ground, no sign, no border patrols, etc. In my case, if we hadn't had GPS or knowledgeable local people with us we would have had no idea we had illegally crossed into another country.

Play around with Google earth satelite images in remote parts of the earth and see if you can always see the international boundaries, especially in third world countries.