I love it when smarmy politicians get caught in a moment of candor and say what they really mean (video)…

In a long, and interesting speech, he characterized what the U.S. and other industrialized nations need to do to combat global warming this way: “We just have to slow down our economy and cut back our greenhouse gas emissions ’cause we have to save the planet for our grandchildren.”

“For the common good“, right Bill?

Maybe this is one of those times Hillary should’ve used her “ability” to control him:

In an interview with Cynthia McFadden for ABC NEWS’ “Nightline,” tonight, Clinton apologized for her husband’s recent controversial remarks.

“I think whatever he said, which was certainly never intended to cause any kind of offense to anyone. … If it did give offenses, then I take responsibility, and I’m sorry about that.”

McFadden asked, “Can you control him?”

“Oh, of course,” Clinton replied.

Monica Lewinsky was unavailable for comment.