NY Times: Clinton and Gore, Together Again.

[denem]

WASHINGTON — It was a stirring scene: Bill Clinton, the former president, and Al Gore, his former vice president, back together, sharing a long and emotional hug as Mr. Clinton delivered back to American soil from captivity in North Korea two journalists who worked for Mr. Gore...

For just a moment, even with their extra heft and greyer hair, it was easy to recall the most famous time Mr. Clinton and Mr. Gore appeared together, campaigning across the country in 1992 as the Democratic candidate for president and vice president. It was a ticket that seemed to challenge political wisdom — two men, both relatively young, both from the South, both moderates — and seemed to augur a new chapter in American politics....

Their contact in recent years has been irregular, but when Mr. Gore called Mr. Clinton 10 days ago to ask for his help, Mr. Clinton quickly agreed... And while they might have crossed paths from time to time, there has clearly been nothing like the moment when Mr. Gore — spotting Mr. Clinton at the top of the steps coming off the aircraft — walked forward, clapping his hands loudly, leading the audience in applause.

They shook hands first, and than hugged for a full five seconds, with Mr. Clinton patting his hand along Mr. Gore’s back and lingering before moving on to greet the waiting family members..

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/06/us/politics/06gore.html?hp

You don't know what you've got, until you lose it.

[Jennicut]

1. I hope whatever happened in the past is in the past. They seemed like good friends

again today and worked well together.

[MidwestTransplant]

2. Now let's get BC going on healthcare if he is willing.

[Sultana]

3. ...and it feels so good

:)

[Cha]

4. Verklempt!

:cry::)

[Beacool]

5. They were and still are a great team.

I miss those days........

:fistbump:

[CakeGrrl]

6. That's a very nice image. n/t

[uponit7771]

7. Nice...

[road2000]

8. Unabashed all-day tears here.

These two remain quintessential statesmen.

[dave29]

9. I love that the words behind them are "Welcome Home"

Fitting in more than one way :)

[Autumn]

10. That picture bring tears to my eyes

and a lump in my throat. As my Mother used to say, They are MEN among men.

[GivePeaceAchance]

11. Yeah that's probably what added to the occasion them both united again as a team.

[AspenRose]

12. Does anyone have a video link to "the hug"

I missed it in real time :-(