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Obama, Barack - President
Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary General. Anders, I want to take this opportunity on behalf of all of us to thank you for your outstanding leadership... |
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Obama, Barack - President
As Anders mentioned, so many people here in Chicago trace their roots back to NATO countries. So it’s especially fitting that Chicago is the first... |
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Obama, Barack - President
For over 65 years, our alliance has been the bedrock of our common security, of freedom and of prosperity. And though the times may have changed, the... |
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Obama, Barack - President
We’ve seen this from the Cold War to the Balkans, from Afghanistan to Libya. And that’s the spirit that we need to sustain here in Chicago, and... |
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Obama, Barack - President
When we last met in Lisbon, we agreed to a bold plan of action to revitalize the alliance and ensure that we have the tools that are required to confront... |
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Obama, Barack - President
In these difficult economic times, we can work together and pull our resources. NATO is a force multiplier, and the initiatives we will endorse today... |
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Obama, Barack - President
Over the next two days, we’ll meet -- first as allies and then with President Karzai and our international partners -- to chart the next phase of... |
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Obama, Barack - President
And finally, I look forward to our meeting with NATO’s neighbors and our partners around the world who have been so critical to NATO operations as... |
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Obama, Barack - President
So, again, thank you, Mr. Secretary General, for your outstanding leadership. Thank you to all my fellow leaders and friends who are here. Welcome... |