Bush Angered the G8 Delegates

U.S. President George W. Bush and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, on 8 July 2008, at the Windsor Hotel Toya Resort and Spa, in Toyako, Japan.

U.S. President George W. Bush was requested to remove himself from the G8 Summit, on 7 July 2008; after he alienated everyone at the summit, even Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany.

Bush further angered the delegates, by refusing to leave Japan at the request of the Japanese government, it was reported.

It was also understood at the Summit, this anger towards Bush, was partly due over him insulting a respected leader of a foreign government.

The leader of the foreign government that was insulted by Bush did greatly appreciate the delegates at the G8 Summit; for thinking so kindly of them.