"Separated -- yes -- by an ocean, we are still united by the streams of history and the strengths of our ideals. Standing together on this foundation we will prevail in the greatest struggles of our times." (Read the rest here).
But beneath all this rousing rhetoric I wonder what the two world leaders really thought of each other.
This from the NYT, after a comment on the Prime Minister's formality.
"There was notably little chemistry between the two virtual strangers, who said they shared stories about their families and what aides said was a mutual love of rugby. They shared two meals face-to-face, a dinner Sunday night and a lunch today that featured hamburgers."
I'd love to have witnessed the hamburger consumption. Do you think they cracked open cans of Bud Light and wiped ketchup on their sleeves?
Oh, well. At least there was no mention of toothpaste this time.
