President Obama welcomed former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who participated in the unnecessary war in Iraq, lied to the British Parliament and public about weapons of mass destruction, and allowed the CIA to use British airports to transport terrorism suspects to secret prisons, to a prayer breakfast on Sunday. Obama called Blair a "good friend".

After the address Mr Obama said: "I want to thank my good friend Tony Blair for coming today. He has been an example to so many people around the world of what dedicated leadership can accomplish."

Lies, torture, and unjustified wars are among Blair's most significant accomplishments. So much for change in Washington.