Mr. Speaker, King Hussein was a leader, a diplomat and a fighter. But perhaps his greatest legacy was that of a peacemaker, a man who helped bring warring nations together.
Every world leader was in Amman today to pay their respects. President Clinton and three former U.S. presidents were there. All of the leaders of the G-8 were there, including the ailing President Boris Yeltsin. Other than Saddam Hussein, the only world leader who was not there was Canada's Prime Minister.
Why did he not go?