Remarks by President Obama and President Alan García of Peru in the Oval Office

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010 – 6:41 P.M. EDT

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, I’ve just had an excellent meeting with President Garcia.  I want to welcome him not only to the Oval Office but also say to the Peruvian people how much we appreciate the friendship between our two countries.

Peru I think has been an extraordinary success story over the last several years.  We’ve seen not only the solidification of a thriving democracy, but also an…