After weeks of not talking, and then the much analyzed one-sentence-statement-of-support last week from the former president, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama finally chatted today by phone and Clinton committed to campaigning between now and November for the man who defeated his wife for the Democratic nomination.

“Senator Obama had a terrific conversation with President Clinton and is honored to have his support in this campaign," said Obama spokesman Bill Burton, adding that Obama"has always believed that Bill Clinton is one of this nation’s great leaders and most brilliant minds, and looks forward to seeing him on the campaign trail and receiving his counsel in the months to come.”

The former president's spokesman Matt McKenna characterized the call as "very good" and said that Clinton "continues to be impressed by Sen. Obama and the campaign he has run, and looks forward to campaigning for and with him in the months to come." McKenna said Clinton believes that Obama "has been a great inspiration for millions of people around the country and he knows that he will bring the change America needs as our next President."