Remarks by President Obama and Chancellor Merkel in Official Arrival Ceremony

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2011 – 9:36 A.M. EDT

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good morning, everybody.  Chancellor Merkel, members of the German delegation — on behalf of Michelle and myself, it is our great pleasure to welcome you back to the White House.  And on behalf of the American people, it is our great honor to welcome you back in the United States.  (Applause.) 

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