Friday, 6 June 2014

Obama and the EU: «I get the Commission and Council mixed up»



Gag between Obama and Cameron on the European Union during the joint press conference after the G-7. Obama was asked about his relations with the EU, and he said sometimes he doesn't know who's the person in charge: «I’ve now been present for five and a half years, and I’ve learned a thing or two but…the European Union, the European Commission, the European Council… sometimes I get them mixed up». A smiling Cameron replied «Welcome to the club!»
Obama’s "faux pas" recalled everyone a famous thing Kissinger said. Henry Kissinger, US Secretary of State in the ‘70s, once said «Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?» – after decades, Obama made everyone understand Americans are still uncertain on the matter. (my article for EuNews)

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