Paging Emily Post

So, Bush called Medvedev:

WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President George W. Bush congratulated Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Monday on taking office but also raised US "concerns" about tensions between Moscow and Georgia, the White House said.

"President Bush called Russian President Medvedev today to congratulate him on his inauguration. The two leaders underscored the importance of the US-Russia relationship and they look forward to working together... President Bush raised his concerns about the situation in Georgia and hoped that all sides were working to reduce tensions," [spokeswoman Dana] Perino told reporters

You know... maybe it's just me. But, that really sounds like it called for two phone calls. Doesn't it?