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George Bush insulted Filipinos?

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 @ 15:43 UTC

by Mong Palatino

Countries:: Philippines
Topics:: Racism
Languages:: English

Lily Pad believes US President George Bush insulted Filipinos when he issued this remark to visiting Philippine President Gloria Arroyo at the White House: “First, I want to tell you how proud I am to be the President of a nation that — in which there's a lot of Philippine-Americans. And I reminded the President that I am reminded of the great talent of the — of our Philippine-Americans when I eat dinner at the White House. And the chef is a great person and a really good cook, by the way, Madam President.”

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