This week, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Kamal al-Maliki traveled to Washington and visited President Bush at the White House. The two heads of state discussed the current situation in Iraq and possible strategies for suppressing the sectarian violence that has plagued the country. The following is an official press obtained by the Associated Press detailing the conversation between Bush and al-Maliki upon his arrival at the White House. (White House doorbell rings) Laura Bush: (opens door) Why hello there, Mr. Prime Minister al-Maliki! You must be here to see George, let me go grab him for you. President Bush: (yelling down the stairs) Hey Laura, who is it? Is it al-Maliki? Let me just save my game– this Nintendo Wii is great, don’t wanna lose my score. Laura Bush: He’ll be down in a minute, please come in Prime Minister. Can I get you something to drink? Maliki: I’m fine, thank you. Should I take off my shoes? Laura Bush: Oh yes, thanks. President Bush: (He slides down the banister wearing a backwards hat.) Hey there al-Maliki, how are you? Maliki: Very good, Mr. President. Let me just say I’m thrilled that we’re getting this chance to- President Bush: Where are your wings? Maliki: My wings? I don’t understand. President Bush: You know, the wings they give you on the airplane. The flight attendant pins it right on your shirt. I can’t believe they didn’t give you any wings! Maliki: Yes, it’s too bad. So should we go to your office to discuss- President Bush: Hey you wanna see my room? Maliki: Well, alright but I really think we should- President Bush: Great. I just got a brand new Nintendo Wii for Christmas. Laura said she waited in line for three hours just to get it. It’s great, I play it more than my DDR. You got a TV in your room, Maliki? Maliki: Mr. President have you gotten a chance to thoroughly read the Iraq Study Report? President Bush: Nah, I usually just catch the Daily Show with John Stuart. I like it. It’s news with a punch line. You like that Waikiki Maliki? Maliki: Can we please just fix Iraq? President Bush: Alright Maliki, we’ll have it your way. But first let’s get Laura in here with some Hawaiian Punch–I love that stuff. How’s that sound ‘Liki? –Jonathan Adler
