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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 12:57 PM Original message |
2pm ***LIVE*** Obama/Medvedev Press Conference on CSpan.org |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
1. 2-minute "warning" just sounded to start of event.... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
2. The two presidents are onstage -- Obama fondly remembering Medvedev's hospitality during his visit - |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:09 PM Response to Original message |
3. Obama talking about how US-RUSSIA relationship had deteriorated & he wants to reset it |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
4. We disagree on certain issues - such as Georgia .... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
5. Attitudes in Russia have become more favorable toward US.... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
6. Expanding trade and commerce with Russia -- |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
7. New partnerships spans space to science to sports - |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
8. Our world is safer when the United States and Russia get on well together.... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:17 PM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Medvedev up .. thanks Obama for exceptional hospitality and generosity.... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
10. Talking about Pres. Obama taking him to a hamburger joint for lunch... :) |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:18 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. "Not quite healthy... but very tasty...." |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
12. This visit is aimed at improving economic issues between our countries - |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:19 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. Talking about his visit to Silicon Valley - wants to bring investment to Russia.... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:20 PM Response to Original message |
14. Uh-oh - translator's mike is out... and my Russian is a bit rusty.... :) |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
15. Talking about G-20 mtg - and conversations with Obama about economy of two countries - |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
16. Agrees w/Obama that more stimulus should be done -- |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
17. Created a Presidential Commission w/Obama -- |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
18. Commission will work to implement the plans we both have.... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
19. Talked about resolution on Iran, & other complicated Middle Eastern issues |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
20. Georgia is a sticking point, but doesn't prevent exchange on other issues b/w them.... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
21. Thinking of future steps... always ready to discuss various issues w/my counterpart (Obama)... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
22. We recently had a conversation that lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes - ears were getting stiff.... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
23. Question time: Politico up first - asking about how McChrystal flap affects timeline for withdrawal |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:28 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. Short answer: the personnel changed, not the policy |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:29 PM Response to Reply #23 |
26. Reiterating mission objectives and transition withdrawal date set for next year |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:31 PM Response to Reply #23 |
27. Stresses that withdrawal date is a transition date |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:32 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. Has stressed to security leadership that their conduct be true to sacrifices of servicemen and women |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:32 PM Response to Reply #23 |
29. Is confident that objectives will be met |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:33 PM Response to Reply #23 |
30. McChrystal sacking not due to difference in policy - McChrystal stayed true to that policy |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:39 PM Response to Reply #23 |
35. Is this a time they should ask about US Russia relations? |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:41 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Can always count on the first question having nothing to do with the current topic |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:02 PM Response to Reply #37 |
55. Yeah, hehe. Thanks for your thread by the way! |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:04 PM Response to Reply #55 |
57. Thanks for the shout-out, Treestar. :) nt |
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firedupdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 04:48 PM Response to Reply #37 |
62. So right! Jeez what passes for journalism these days is amazing! |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:27 PM Response to Original message |
24. Politico to Medvedev: Has he given Obama any advice on Afghanistan |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:34 PM Response to Reply #24 |
31. Medvedev: In terms of our own experience, would like to see Afghan have a functioning state |
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firedupdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 04:49 PM Response to Reply #24 |
63. oh! for goodness sakes! n/t |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
32. Russian reporter asking about Russia joining the WTO - timeframe? |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:38 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. Obama: 90-95% of issues have been resolved - remaining are difficult issues -- |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:39 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. Mentions US poultry exports to Russia - multi-billion dollar revenue for US. |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:36 PM Response to Original message |
33. Timeline of Silicon Valley investment starting up in Russia? |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:42 PM Response to Reply #33 |
38. In Russia it's 'The Kremlin Valley,' looked at facilities of companies like CISCO - |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:43 PM Response to Reply #33 |
39. Russians shouldn't swagger, but realize they have something to learn... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
40. Question on G-20: Is China manipulating currency? |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:45 PM Response to Reply #40 |
41. Obama: Initial signs of China cooperation are encouraging, but time will tell -- |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:46 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. We will continue to monitor and verify how rapidly these changes are taking place |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:47 PM Response to Reply #40 |
43. Surplus countries are going to have to spur domestic demand |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:48 PM Response to Reply #40 |
44. Emerging markets have to think about not only exports, but internal manufacturing.... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:49 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. Debtor countries, of which we are one, are going to have to address their debt |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
46. Medvedev talking about Kyrgystan (sp) - will help them, humanitarian and financial aid.... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:51 PM Response to Reply #46 |
47. If Russia doesn't help, Kyrgystan will break up and radical elements may take over.... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:52 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Russia doesn't plan any military support/actions for Kyrgystan -- |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
49. "Thank you very much everybody" |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
50. The two presidents leave the stage and walk shoulder-to-shoulder through the exit doors |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:55 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. Which I only mention, because there's so much emphasis on the small stuff -- |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
52. Well, that was fun. :) Have to cautiously say, I really like Medvedev. |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
53. Hope you guys don't mind me "live blogging" this - it's a slow day today. nt |
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POAS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:01 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. You type faster than I can read |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:04 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. :) Cheers. |
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Kind of Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:23 PM Response to Original message |
58. Wow, you are amazing. Thank you! n/t |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:37 PM Response to Reply #58 |
59. No, thank you! Cheers. :) nt |
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yowzayowzayowza (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
60. Good golly. Thx for all the details!!! |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-24-10 02:46 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. 'Preciate the shout-out. :) nt |
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