Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was met with favor today as she visits the White House to meet with President Obama. The President and Prime Minister will discuss the strong ties between the United States and Australia, their shared political and economic interests in the Asia political and economic interests in the Asia Pacific region, and our work together around the world, including in Afghanistan and as members of APEC and the G20. During their meeting today in the Oval Office with the media President Obama began by expressing condolences for those families affected by recent floods in the area. The President commended Prime Minister Gillard and her government and all the personnel who were involved for their timely response, and reiterated the support of the U.S. to the Australian people. The President mentioned his upcoming plans to travel to Asia for the East Asia summit, citing the Australian and U.S. shared interest in trade in the Pacific region. T...
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