"Uhhh, for a 'Hotline' this phone doesn't seem to work that well..."
Posted on 03/06/2014 6:33:47 PM PST by kristinn
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
March 06, 2014
Readout of President Obama’s call with President Putin of Russia
President Obama spoke for an hour this afternoon with President Putin of Russia. President Obama emphasized that Russia’s actions are in violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, which has led us to take several steps in response, in coordination with our European partners. President Obama indicated that there is a way to resolve the situation diplomatically, which addresses the interests of Russia, the people of Ukraine, and the international community. As a part of that resolution, the governments of Ukraine and Russia would hold direct talks, facilitated by the international community; international monitors could ensure that the rights of all Ukrainians are protected, including ethnic Russians; Russian forces would return to their bases; and the international community would work together to support the Ukrainian people as they prepare for elections in May. President Obama indicated that Secretary Kerry would continue discussions with Foreign Minister Lavrov, the government of Ukraine, and other international partners in the days to come to advance those objectives.
he sure knows how to shoot his mouth off a lot
Does his EO usurp Congress’ powers in regards to sanctions on Russia?
I imagine that about half the conversation was basically jokes of the “Yo Momma so fat, she ...” variety, delivered in a heavy Russian accent.
If president Candyass hadn’t been such a coward he would have seen this coming and been in Russia for the Olympics looking for ways to diplomatically head it off while a state department team did the same.
Instead he was busy bitching about “oppression” of gays.
There is no diplomatic solution now and Obama should just keep his mouth shut and take a vacation.
"BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!"
Did “The Divine One” offer to return Alaska to Russia if the latter leaves the Ukraine?
Any indication that Putin was even on the other end?
I can’t believe Putin spent more than 5 minutes on the phone with this POTUS. He doesn’t seem like the type of leader who has time to waste. Perhaps the truth is Obama was put on hold for 55 minutes waiting for Putin to come on the line.
56.8 minutes were on hold, 3 minutes to realize Putin hung up. 16 minutes for a room full of Russians to stop laughing.
I can’t believe Putin spent more than 5 minutes on the phone with this POTUS. He doesn’t seem like the type of leader who has time to waste. Perhaps the truth is Obama was put on hold for 55 minutes waiting for Putin to come on the line.
"Uhhh, for a 'Hotline' this phone doesn't seem to work that well..."
Pretty much illustrates what the call was like on the US side. I wonder how many Putin had listening in on his side for the laughs.
A “Readout” is just making crap up.
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