White House Press Briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton, June 21, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2010 – 1:01 P.M. EDT

MR. BURTON: So to start out I just want to read out a couple phone calls the President just made to Chancellor Merkel and President Zapatero.

The President values his excellent relationship with the Chancellor and he expressed his appreciation for their continued strong cooperation. They discussed the importance of continuing to take resolute steps to foster a durable recovery and to strengthen financial regulation, looking ahead…