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Ex-presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton to debate at Madison Square Garden.

Don't expect a Steel Cage Death Match, but it will be a presidential duel for the ages: ex-President George W. Bush versus predecessor Bill Clinton, for one night only.

The two ex-presidents have agreed to face off on the same stage as part of MSG Entertainment's third annual "Minds That Move The World" speakers series at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan on Feb. 25, 2010.

The Republican Bush and the Democrat Clinton - always cordial, if not exactly chummy - will "debate topics ranging from the economy, to foreign policy, to the current administration," according to a statement put out Tuesday by MSG Entertainment.

Melissa Miller Ormond, MSG Entertainment's chief operating officer, said the presidential smackdown comes amid "one of the most exciting and, at times, controversial political landscapes of our time," and would aim to educate.

The debate - with a moderator to be named later - "will not only provide guests with an informative and empowering experience," Ormond said, "but also encourage people to engage in continued dialogue surrounding the most significant current events of our day."

Tickets for the event will go on sale Nov. 16 through Ticketmaster or by calling (866) 858-0008. Prices start at $60 for the cheap seats and rise to $1,250 for high rollers who want to join both presidents at a pre-debate reception for tails and picture-taking.

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