“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 looking with great interest in the American election campaign.’ For the second time during their press… — 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 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
