“Then, in an unusual moment, she grew emotional, which left little doubt about the level of profound respect and admiration Merkel had for her American colleague: ‘So eight years are coming to a close. This is the last visit of… — Claudia Clark Copy Share Image
“Let me make two remarks. First I concentrate on the task ahead for 2016. I’m quite busy with that—thank you very much. And I’m… — Claudia Clark Copy Share Image
“Then, in an unusual moment, she grew emotional, which left little doubt about the level of profound respect and admiration Merkel had for her… — Claudia Clark Copy Share Image
“As she had done when she introduced the US president in Berlin, she addressed him publicly with the informal du for the first time… — Claudia Clark Copy Share Image
“At one point, approximately halfway through her remarks, Merkel stated in German something about ‘being able to greet the president of the United States… — Claudia Clark Copy Share Image
“In her usual manner, Merkel spoke in German. It is worth pointing out, however, that before the translator had an opportunity to convert her… — Claudia Clark Copy Share Image
