"At home his vision and leadership restored national self-confidence and brought some significant changes to U.S. politics, while abroad the negotiation of arms control agreements in his second term and his statesman-like pursuit of more stable relations with the Soviet Union helped bring about the end of the Cold War, " a statement from Blair's office said.

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He may also be ill-served by some of his more over-the-top supporters who treat him like a rock star rather than a statesman.

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