In private moments - it seems not

Many of us had a little smile when JP was alleged to have made a comment about Bush. Perhaps it was a comment about the road map rather than the man, or maybe no comment at all. It is just a pity that denials of many descriptions are required so as not to offend the UK/US relationship. But surely a robust relationship could survive the occassioanl plain remarks ?. Mr Bush himself has made enough over the years.