Barack Obama actually said...

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.

Context

President Obama emphasizes the importance of U.S.-Canada relations during his visit.

02/18/2009

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