June 24, 2009 8:51 PM
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Katie Couric's Full Interview With Tony Blair
President Obama's response to the government crackdown has been criticized by some Republicans as timid.
Wednesday, in an exclusive interview with CBS News, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair came to his defense, saying he believes the protesters understand the tough position the president is in.
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