Ben Stiller wants job with Mexican government

[June 10, 2009]  MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Ben Stiller wants a job with the Mexican government.

At least that's what he is telling reporters here who grilled him about a May news conference in Washington, D.C., in which he allegedly cleansed his hands with anti-bacterial gel after shaking hands with Mexican reporters. The reported incident took place when Mexico was dealing with a swine flu epidemic. Stiller, who was in Mexico on Tuesday to promote his new film "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," told a news conference that it was all a "misunderstanding." He says he would love to meet with President Felipe Calderon to express his support. "Maybe he can even give me a job," Stiller joked. [Associated Press] Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.