People who see and work with Mr Blair every day don't believe he was ever that low.

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Don't expect any new announcements in Tony Blair's news conference this afternoon.

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"Think of all the boys who will die if you don't make peace, " admonishes Preston Blair, the elder Republican operator (whose "Blair House" home is now the official state guest house) played by Hal Holbrook, exuding wisdom and aplomb.

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"I don't think anyone at the meeting would have recognized that caricature, " Blair said.

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When Tony Blair asked him to be the gaffer at the Home Office, I don't think that was quite what he had in mind.

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