Tony Snow to Helen Thomas: “Thank you for the Hezbollah view”

Tony zings Mt. St. Helen …. again

Here’s the transcript:

Q The United States is not that helpless. It could have stopped the bombardment of Lebanon. We have that much control with the Israelis.

MR. SNOW: I don’t think so, Helen.

Q We have gone for collective punishment against all of Lebanon and Palestine.

MR. SNOW: What’s interesting, Helen —

Q And this is what’s happening, and that’s the perception of the United States.

MR. SNOW: Well, thank you for the Hezbollah view, but I would encourage you —

Heh heh! That’s just part of the transcript – make sure to read the whole thing.

Hat tip: Iowa Voice

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• I love this guy!
• Tony Snow smacks down Helen Thomas
• Tony Snow vs. Helen Thomas
• Tony Snow’s first day as WH press secretary
• Snow gears up for first official press gaggle, slams press
• DNC playing their favorite card: the race card – against Tony Snow
• Confirmed via FoxNews: Snow will be announced as WH press sec. tomorrow
• DC grapevine: Snow “likely” to accept WH press sec. job
• Tony Snow in negotiations to become WH press secretary
• WH press secretary Scott McClellan has resigned