Thursday, March 03, 2011

Obama and Calderon's Press Conference March 3

Background. Full video:

Obama said "Gahdafi needs to step down from power and leave." Obama also said the biggest priority in Libya is humanitarian. He reiterated that the U.S. effort is in "consultation with the international community." He said there is a danger of a stalemate that over time could be bloody and that is being considered.
Obama praised Calderon for taking on the drug cartels. He said Mexico's battle against the cartels is also the U.S.'s battle, whether it be gun running or cash transfers fueling the drug trade. Obama said the U.S. is also working to reduce demand for drugs.
Obama announced U.S. and Mexico have a new trucking agreement.
On football (I have no idea why a frivolous question was asked about football) Obama said he has lots to do and that the football industry makes $9 billion in annual revenue and should be able to figure out how to divvy it up.