in his memoir, mr. blair talked about the relationship between he and gordon brown. mr. belair criticized his successor for abandoning new labor. we have been studying mr. belair's version of history. >> undercover for three years, tony blair filing gives his verdict. the political battle and the wars see wage abroad. now comes the definitive story of how badly it got between the last two. >> the relationship with gordon was very difficult. even though towards the end it was hard going on impossible, for a large part of the time [unintelligible] >> long before this public show of chumminess during the 2005 elections, the two men were probably at work. blair had broken his promise to resign. he says that is because brown broke his promise to back his policies. >> i was happy to go after two terms provided that a program that was intrinsic and essential to new labor success after the labor party capable of governing on a continual basis, provided that program was kept. >> and man who only drunk pirates for the camera he said he started to have -- only trunk pints for the c

mr. tony blair held mr. bush's hand and said a lie that there are weapons of mass destruction in iraq and allowed the united states to enter into a dead look to lead to the death of both american troops as well as the iraqi people and the... basically created instability in the region. on top of that. mr. blair's statements should now be considered as a real statement and taken seriously? this is what we object to. we think that those who go to iraq and create a war that leads to the death and casualty of over one million people, where are they? if they are put on trial once, nobody would dare do these mistakes again. >> rose: okay. i want to.... >> ( translated ): allow me. allow me. allow me. last year i told you something, i'd like to repeat it. i'd like to repeat it every five years that i've seen you, i think. you see, in iraq we see a country that's friends with iran. our people are friends. >> rose: friends with the united states as well. >> ( translated ): we can find out if they are friends with the

mr. blair's best-seller upset opponents, specifically those angered about britain joining in the u.s.-led invasion of iraq. after the signing, he was whisked away in a car, while protesters threw eggs and shoes. >>> blowout preventer on the bp oil well was hoisted to the surface, giving investigators their first look at the failed equipment. now if it had been working properly, the preventer would have sealed the well at the sea bottom after an eruption. engineers have since put in he operation a new blowout priester to stop any further leakage. >>> in his weekly adirection president obama took credit for an economy he says would have been far worse if not for his recovery plan. this comes as the white house plans a major push of economic initiatives after the labor day holiday. our julie kirst with details. >> reporter: calling this the worst resection of our lifetime, president obama says the middle-class has been squeezed the most and he promised to work hard to turn that around. he spends the weekend at camp david, but obama used his labor day weekend address to talk about those,

our political editor has been studying mr blair's version of history. >> he finally gives his verdict on the labour years in office, and out comes the definitive story about how bad things got between tony blair and gordon brown. >> it was very difficult and also very close. even though towards the end, i think frankly, it was hard going on in possible, for a large time when we were in government, he was an immense source of strength. >> long before this public show of french ships in 2005, the two men at the top of government were privately at war. blair agreed to resign, but he said that brown broke his promise to back his policies. >> i was very happy to go after two terms, provided that the program i that was in transit and essential to new labour success and to carry on being a party of government on as significantly continual basis, provide the programs day. >> he says the stress became so great he started to have a whiskey or it gen before dinner and a half a bottle of wine during it. his memoirs are remarkably candid. he says and how he stopped taking calls from gordon brown.

i want to hear what mr. blair has to say. >> if governments do not tackle deficits, this then increases the risk of a prolonged slump. if we fail to offer convincing path out of that, that will itself plunge us into stagnation. i agree. >> miss anne begg. >> they revealed that 54,000 children who live in households are already well below the poverty line and they will lose out as a result of the changes to housing benefits. the department of work and pensions on document revealed that 52,000 of pensioners will be up to 11 pounds on average worse off as a result of these changes. is this what the chancellor meant when he said his budget was tough but fair? >> the legacy we inherited was -- i know members opposite do not want to hear this, but it is worth reminding people in the country at large that, after 13 years of labor bang, the united kingdom has the highest -- >> the deputy prime minister will be heard. there is far too much noise. members must restrain themselves and give the deputy prime minister a proper

i want to hear what mr. blair has to say. spent i believe mr. speaker wants to do what the book says. this then increases the risk of prolonged slump that if we fail to offer a convincing path out of debt that will plunge us into stagnation. i agree. >> 54,000 children who live in households that already at the poverty line would lose to benefits. i want to know what his own document reveals, is this what he meant when he said his budget was tougher this year? >> mr. speaker, the legacy we inherited -- [shouting] -- i know -- [shouting] -- i know members of opposite don't want to do this but it is worth reminding people in the country at large that after 13 years of labor the united kingdom has the highest -- >> order. spent the deputy prime minister will be heard. there is far too much noise. members must restrain themselves and give the deputy prime minister a proper and fair hearing. >> the united kingdom now after 13 years of labor government has the highest number of children in households in your. that is a shameless legacy. one of things

, in spite of the biggest antiwar protest in a generation, blair decided to back the american invasion of iraq. >> would you welcome, please, mr. tony blair. ( applause ). >> reporter: a decision he is now having to defend constantly on his book tour, whether on late night tv or in tough political interviews. >> how can you not feel sorry about people who have died? i mean you wouldn't be human if you didn't think that, but when i'm asked whether i regret the decision, i have to say i take responsibility for it, but i can't regret the decision. >> reporter: mindful that this book is his legacy in more ways than one, blair will give all the proceeds, including his $7 million advance, to a charity that helps wounded british soldiers. elizabeth palmer, cbs news, london. >> and coming up on tonight's cbs evening news, it's called fracking-- a drilling method that's dividing rural landowners. >> mason: the shale deposits that lie beneath 34 states harbor large reserves of natural gas and could help meet the nation's energy needs for decades to come. but the process of extracting that natural gas, called fracking, is fueling environ

you were my tenth prime minister, mr. blair. my first was winston churchill. the man who wrote it for the movie says he wrote that up. he alleges you stole that from the movie. clarify that. >> i'm happy to clarify. i've been using that story for years. so as a matter of fact, i haven't actually seen the movie "the queen." nigh wife has, the kids have and the rest of it. i haven't seen it. i'm afraid i was the person there, so i know what she said. >> and so he didn't actually make it up? he had maybe gotten indirect word, a quote from you and that's why it showed up in the movie before the book? >> wolf, to be honest, i don't know, but what i do know is i've used that story over the years many, many times because it happens to be true. >> okay. the book is entitled "a journey: my political life." the author is tony blair, the former british prime minister. good interview, good discussion. good luck with the book. good luck with peace in the middle east. i know you're working hard on that. >> thank you very much, wolf, all best. >>> bill clinton brings world l

. >> charlie: what do you think of this narrative idea expressed by mr. blair?i think he is right on one dimension of the problem. we are not only talking about terrorists, we are talking about the narrative. what he's saying -- >> charlie: he's saying there is a narrative out there that says that within the islamic world and beyond that the west is opposed to islam. >> this is a perception. we cannot deny the fact that the great majority -- it is not a minority, the great majority of the muslim and muslim majority countries and even in the west have the perception that there is something in the west which is against islam, and so the narrative is there, and if you look at what happened in afghanistan, in iraq, also all these wars and then also what is going on in palestine and then what is going on in the west, we were talking about what is happening in the states, where as you know this controversy around the community center burning the koran and then also in europe when you are building mosque, in my own country, switzerland banning the minarets, there is th

mr. blair's work is critical to the success of these peace efforts. as we have said all along, progress on this track must go hand in hand with progress in negotiations. and let me also, as represented by this overwhelming turnout of representatives of the press from across the world, express our gratitude to many friends and allies who have worked so hard for progress toward our shared goals. to those who criticize this process, he stand on the sidelines and say no, i ask you to join us in this effort. as president obama said yesterday, we hear often from those voices in the region who insist that this is a top priority, and yet do very little to support the work that would actually bring about a palestinian state. now is the opportunity to start contributing to progress. for our part, the united states has pledged its full support for these talks, and we will be an active and sustained partner. -- sustaining partner. we believe, prime minister and mr. president, that you can succeed, and we understand that this is in the national security interest o

will do give this assurance there will never again be a return to the government of mr. blair in 2002 which sought to impose a 70 deal over the people without even consulting the people of that territory, even though they previously voted 99% against being annexed by spain? >> right. i also feel strongly about this. i feel very strongly about this. i think there should be a clear strategy in the country for the territories. i think we should be able to assist them in their economic development, and you can see the evidence of a change in approach under the new government. for instance, the department of international development made an announcement. i think we have responsibility of security and good governance to those territories as well as to support their economic well- being. and there can be substantial challenges in the united kingdom and many different ways. the previous committee looked in details of some of those challenges. we need to manage those risks quite carefully, but i think we have moved up quite quickly to tackle certain problems. there have been fiscal cr

later in the day, mr. blair will take part in a discussion about his new book. and for the first time since january, the man who was accused of trying to blow up a jetliner and christmas is back in court today. his lawyer recently said they have been working on a plea deal. but a woman who was a passenger on the flight is against the deal, saying the man should be put away for life. those are some of the latest headlines on c-span. >> every weekend on c-span3 experience a american history tv, starting saturday at 8:00 a.m. eastern, 48 hours of people and events telling the american story. the museums, historical sites, and college campuses as pop history professors and leading historians delve into america's past. american history tv, all weekend, every weekend on c- span3. >> with the house and senate back in session, follow congress using c-span video library's chronicle, just click on congress and you can access speakers, remarks and videos. it is all free, any time. but watch what would you want when you want -- watch what you want when you want. >> "washing

mr. bin bernanke, as well as the chair of the fdic, sheila of blair. i might note that this is the second time you have come before this commission. first, in our offices in a private session we first convened almost a year ago. today, in what will be our final hearing in washington, d.c., although after today we will head across the country to a number of communities in california, in nevada, and in florida to hold hearings in communities that are still gripped by high unemployment and high foreclosure rates. we will go to those communities to see how the seeds of the crisis were sewed on the ground. mr. chairman, as we have done with all witnesses, we will ask you to stand so i can swear you as a witness. if he would stand and raise your right hand. do you solemnly swear and affirm under the penalty of perjury that the testimony will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth to the best of your knowledge. >> i do. >> taking very much, mr. chairman. thank you very much for your extensive written ceremony -- written testimony. we would a

in "the new york times" -- mr. blair, by the way, announced that he was donating the $7 million advanced to the british legion, there principal charity for ex-service members. we are speaking to michael this morning. paul on the independent line. caller: i had a quick comment. i have an idea of what we can do in iraq. instead of pulling out, all of these billions of tax dollars, lives that have been spent, we should build a gigantic military base and make everything work for americans. the infrastructure is down, our bridges are falling. why not just stay over there and make it worth our while? it will be like the roman empire. we can provide peace to the country. guest: iraq is a sovereign country. at the end of the day, we have a sovereign forces agreement. it would take both parties -- the u.s. and iraq -- to allow any kind of permanent basing facility. as to whether that would be advantageous to the united states, i cannot tell you that, but i tend not to think that the iraqi government will support that. host: maryl

assurance that there will never again be and return to the colonial attitude of the government of mr. blair and 2002 which sought to impose a joint sovereignty deal of the people of gibraltar without even consulting the people of that territory, even though the previously voted 99% against being and next by spain. >> i also feel strongly about this. i think there should be a clear strategy in this country for the overseas territories. i think we should be able to assist them in their economic development, and you can see the evidence of a change in approach. the department of international development -- nothing we have a response ability to insecure -- insure the security as well as support their economic well- being. it can create substantial challenges for the united kingdom. the previous committee has looked in detail at some of those challenges. we need to manage those risks quite carefully. there have been fiscal crises in some of the caribbean territories, very severe problems in the turks and caicos islands. the department of international development has made a loan to help them th

mr. blair's work in support of the institutional and economic development of the palesnian people is criticalto the success of these peace efforts. as we have said all along. -- as we have said l along, progress must go hand in hand with progress in gotiations. let me also, as represented by this overwhelming turnout of representatives from across the world, express our gratitude to many frids and allies who have worked so hard for progress towards our shared goals. to those who criticize this process, who stand on the sidelines and say "no," i asked you to join us in this effort. as president obama said yesterday, we hear often from those voes in the region to insist that this is a top prioritynd, yet, do very little to support the work that would actually bring about a palestinian state. now is the opportunity to start contributing to progress. for our part, the united states has pledged its full support for these talks. we will be an active and sustained partner. we believe, prime minister and present, that you can succeed. we understand that this is in the national security interest of th

in "the new york times" -- mr. blair, by the way, announced that he was donating the $7 million advanced to the british legion, there principal charity for ex-service members. we are speaking to michael this morning. paul on the independent line. caller: i had a quick comment. i have an idea of what we can do in iraq. instead of pulling out, all of these billions of tax dollars, lives that have been spent, we should build a gigantic military base and make everything work for americans. the infrastructure is down, our bridges are falling. why not just stay over there and make it worth our while? it will be like the roman empire. we can provide peace to the country. guest: iraq is a sovereign country. at the end of the day, we have a sovereign forces agreement. it would take both parties -- the u.s. and iraq -- to allow any kind of permanent basing facility. as to whether that would be advantageous to the united states, i cannot tell you that, but i tend not to think that the iraqi government will support that. host: maryl

mr. tony blair's fortune after leading downing street. eds is a thinly veiled swipe at princess diana -- visiting a hospital for the aids victims. she refused a cameraman for a photograph of her holding a baby in her arms -- sang it is something unseemly about promoting yourself when you are giving of yourself. this is from "the daily mail" this morning. this is andrew breitbart -- big government. shock audio, facing obligations from leadership, democrat congressman leaves a voicemail for lobbyist cash. but the prospects in november deteriorating, congressional democrats are scrambling to assemble the financial resources they hope to stave off their election armageddon. speaker pelosi and the leadership team are putting a lot of pressure on democrat members to pony up campaign contributions to the democratic congressional campaign committee. an article link above, in august pelosi and other top leaders wrote members saying "we need to know your commitment is maintaining a strong democratic majority now" and pleading for them to call to le

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blair built in britain. nobody does this better than mr. bill. >> i told the president last time i talked to him, i said, i don't think they're saying very many things they didn't say about me in '94. people just don't feel better and the democrats need to say, this is what we did, this is what happened and this is what we're going to do. their only chans is to shake their voters and respond to voter anger by saying, what's going to happen in the next two years, what do we need to do and who's more likely to do it. if that is the question, they can win that fight an be fine. if the election's about vote your mad, they won't do well. i just try to talk about what are we going to do. i think the president is beginning to do that. >> arianna, if somebody wants the democrats to win the nomination, to hold the presidency next time, to do as good as you can, what's the smart move? >> what president clinton said, the anger is everywhere. not just in the tea party. i was at the convention in minnesota. they're angry. the problem is that the preside

we are joined live by blair jones, spokesman with pg&e. you can hear me, mr. jones? >> i can. thank you for having us on this morning. >> thank you. one of the things we can talk about is what went wrong, but let's back it up to what's happening now. is the pipeline safe right now? >> well what we have done is -- is -- first our crews are in the area, working to make the area safe. assessing damage, working to restore service where possible. as you know, it was a gas transmission line that ruptured. the cause as to why it ruptured is not determined. gas flow has been stopped to the effected area, and gas flow to the area distribution pipes has also been stopped and isolated. >> we know you have alot of crews on the scene there. at last report we had about 5,000 people without power. what are the current numbers? >> that is correct. it was over 5,000 customers were impacted in the area. and that was -- service was initially dropped. that was for the safety of first responders, so they can go in there safely and get done what they needed to do, knowing that there would not be el

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blair built the new labor party in britain? here's bill clinton with some advice for the democrats, and nobody does this better the center left thing than mr. bill. let's listen. >> i told the president last time i talked to him, i said, i don't think they're saying very many things about you now they didn't say about me in '94. people just don't feel better and they're vulnerable. and the democrats need to say, this is what we did, this is what happened and this is what we're going to do. i think that their only chance here is to shake their own voters out of their apathy and respond to the legitimate voter anger by saying, what's going to happen in the next two years? what do we need to do and who's more likely to do it? if that is the question, they can win that fight and they'll do fine. if the election's about vote you're mad, they won't do very well. i just try to talk about what are we going to do. what are we going to do? i think the president is beginning to do that. >> arianna, if somebody wants the democrats to win the nomination -- i'm sorry hold the presidency next time. to do the good as you can in a bad economic time this co