In an on-stage interview in Canada, George W. Bush told this story about Vladimir Putin’s dog:
“So I had [Russian then-President Vladimir] Putin to Camp David one time, and I introduced him to Barney. And he kind of looked at Barney like, ‘Oh, man, he looks like a Monopoly piece. I’m crazy about Barney, by the way. I love the little guy. …
“So fast forward to a visit to Putin’s dacha outside Moscow. He says, ‘You want to meet my dog?’ I said, ‘Sure, I would like to see your dog.’ And out bounced this huge hound embracing all over the ground. And he looks to me — honest to goodness — and says, ‘Faster, stronger, and bigger than Barney.’
Whereupon [Canadian Prime Minister Stephen] Harper says, ‘At least he only showed his dog.’ I thought Harper’s got a good sense of humor.”
