Statements by President Barack Obama and Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper of Canada

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2011 – 3:16 P.M. EST

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Please be seated.

I am very pleased to welcome my friend and partner, Prime Minister Harper, back to the White House.  Whenever we get together it’s a chance to reaffirm the enduring alliance between our nations, the extraordinary bonds between our peoples, the excellent cooperation between our governments, and my close personal friendship to the Prime Minister.

Stephen, I believe this is…