Clinton: Kerry would show more interest in peace process

Former US President Bill Clinton has said that Democratic candidate John Kerry would show more interest in the Irish peace process than current President George W Bush.

Speaking at a signing of his autobiography, My Life, in Eason’s book shop in Dublin, Mr Clinton said Mr Kerry would do good work for the peace process if he won the US presidential election in November.

Three hundred people were inside Eason’s to meet the former US President when he arrived this morning, and 2,000 more were waiting outside.

Mr Clinton is due to hold a private meeting with the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, before travelling to Belfast tomorrow for another book-signing.