Transcript: Obama-Harper press conference

[ConcernedCanuk]

Source: thestar.com

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PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. Well, it is a great pleasure to be here in Ottawa. And Prime Minister Harper and I just completed a productive and wide-ranging discussion on the many issues of common concern to the people of the United States and Canada.

I came to Canada on my first trip as President to underscore the closeness and importance of the relationship between our two nations, and to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to work with friends and partners to meet the common challenges of our time. As neighbors, we are so closely linked that sometimes we may have a tendency to take our relationship for granted, but the very success of our friendship throughout history demands that we renew and deepen our cooperation here in the 21st century.


Read more: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/590305

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It's long, and somewhat boring

but it's history - so I thought it was worth posting, and reading

[Idealism]

1. I wish I had more patience at the moment

I can't get through this without a video link!

[ConcernedCanuk]

2. I finally read it all - and I noticed Harper has an annoying speech habit

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He says "you know" over a dozen times plus variations

OH

and President Obama's last words?

"I want to also, by the way, thank some of the Canadians who came over the border to campaign for me during the -- during the election. (Laughter.) It was much appreciated. And I'm looking forward to coming back to Canada as soon as it warms up. (Laughter.) "

Y'all got a COOL President now!

[CHIMO]

3. Thanks

For the reference.

Did find it a bit long for no apparent news.

However, on successive readings I am sure that it will become clear what the objectives are.

One thing I noticed is the pause in the statements. Seems like Harper began doing it after Obama. Much like I am now going to search for a word, so please listen.

One thing I noticed in last nights talk that Harper had on CNN was his emphasis on the word "implement" regarding the buy america issue. Personally I think that Harper would just wish the issue just went away. It has nothing to do with oil.

[ConcernedCanuk]

4. one kick for the West Coast . .

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It IS actually worth reading . . .

[No Elephants]

5. Thanks, Canuck. For openers, nice to see our President go abroad without making a major gaffe.