WASHINGTON — A text of some remarks by U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before their bilateral meeting in the White House:
OBAMA: Good morning, everybody. Bonjour. On behalf of the American people, on behalf of Michelle and myself, it is my honour to welcome to the United States Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Mrs. Gregoire-Trudeau, their beautiful children, and the quite good-looking Canadian delegation.
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Source: National Newswatch