Claim: Myers created controversy by describing the "special relationship" between the United States and the United Kingdom as "one sided" and a "myth", based on the treatment of Prime Minister Tony Blair by US President George W. Bush.
Evidence: In November 2006, Myers created controversy by describing the "special relationship" between the United States and the United Kingdom as "one sided" and a "myth". He said that he was "ashamed" of the treatment of Prime Minister Tony Blair by US President George W. Bush.