And the Word of the Day is “we”. Both David Cameron and Barack Obama deployed it liberally in their joint press conference just now, as they ran through all the mutual pleasantries and backslapping that attends these events. “We have discussed the two things we care about the most,” flushed Cameron, “getting our people jobs, and keeping our people safe.” From there on in it was first name terms — “thank you, David” — and claims about the strength of our two countries’ special, essential, unique relationship, etc. With the sun blazing down on the garden of Lancaster House, I’m sure the photos will turn out nice.
Cameron appeared to be the more eager of the two men, however. He backed Obama vigorously when it came to foreign policy — even describing the President’s controversial plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinian territories as “bold, visionary … it sets out the steps that need to be taken.”
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