Faced with a deteriorating situation in Iraq, President George W. Bush today summoned former “Baywatch” bombshell Pamela Anderson to the White Office to seek her advice about a possible exit strategy.

“Recent news reports involving Pamela Anderson suggest that she may have special expertise in devising an exit strategy,” explained White House spokesman Tony Snow. “The president would be crazy not to listen to her.”

Mr. Bush had been scheduled to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki but abruptly cancelled those plans to meet with Ms. Anderson instead, Mr. Snow explained.

Speaking to reporters after her Oval Office meeting, Ms. Anderson said that she had assessed the situation in Iraq and told Mr. Bush to “cut and run.”

“The first time the U.S. got involved with Iraq, it was great, but the second time, not so much,” she said. “It’s always a mistake to get back with an ex.”

Mr. Bush’s session with Ms. Anderson capped a series of similar meetings the president held in recent weeks with actress Renee Zellweger and singer Britney Spears.

“After meeting with Ms. Anderson, Ms. Zellweger and Ms. Spears, the president believes he has arrived at a consensus regarding a exit strategy,” Mr. Snow said.

Shortly after Mr. Bush’s meeting with Ms. Anderson, the White House issued the following statement: “President Bush is separating from the nation of Iraq. Both he and Iraq hope that the American people will respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

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