FOXNews.com: Romney Volleys With Brits Over Olympic Preparations

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Romney Volleys With Brits Over Olympic Preparations Jul 26th 2012, 21:32 Mitt Romney found himself in a bit of an Olympic ping-pong match this morning with British Prime Minister David Cameron, after serving a perceived snub at the Brits' handling of the games. In an interview last night with the Tower of London lit up behind him, Romney questioned the readiness of the UK to play host to the world's greatest athletes. "You know, it's hard to know just how well it... will turn out," he speculated and went on to cite reports of logistical problems surrounding the planning calling it "disconcerting." "The stories about the private security firm not having enough people... the supposed strike of the immigration and customs officials, that obviously is not something which is encouraging," Romney stated. Cameron volleyed back at a press conference this morning in a not-so-subtle swipe at Romney's stewardship of the 2002 Salt Lake City, Utah, Olympics. "We are holding an Olympic Games in one of the most active bustling cities in the world and of course it is easier if you hold an Olympic Games in the middle of nowhere," he quipped. The British press doubled down on the hit with headlines reading,"Who invited you?" After meeting with several British officials in the morning, Romney and Cameron met for a sit down at the iconic 10 Downing compound and seemed to have put an end to their face-off as they exchanged pleasantries. When asked if his remarks were meant to be a criticism of Great Britain's ability to pull off a successful 2012 Olympics, Romney said mistakes are to be expected. "There are always a few very small things that end up going not quite right in the first day or so. Those get ironed." He added, "I made a few, all of those are overwhelmed by the many things that the athletes carry out that capture the spirit of the games."

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