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World leaders dine in style as they discuss financial crisis

November 14, 2008

(CNN) – The global economy may be undergoing a significant downturn, but the White House's dinner budget still appears flush with cash.

After all, world leaders who are in town to discuss the economic crisis are set to dine in style Friday night while sipping wine listed at nearly $500 a bottle.

According to the White House, tonight's dinner to kick off the G-20 summit includes such dishes as "Fruitwood-smoked Quail," "Thyme-roasted Rack of Lamb," and "Tomato, Fennel and Eggplant Fondue Chanterelle Jus."

To wash it all down, world leaders will be served Shafer Cabernet “Hillside Selectâ€

What is especially interesting about Bush's behavior here, is that he supposedly promised a 12 hiatus during which America would not launch any protectionist measures. The foreign press is eating this up, since they want our jobs and better (for them) access to our markets. Especially interesting since his presidency only has 2 months left to go. Fortunately, his promises in a communique are not binding on a new administration.

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