President Obama Introduces ‘Luau’ Tradition to APEC Delegates
He stressed that all are bound together by an ocean. He said they are bound together by a common belief and a common concern for their people - their aspirations, their hopes, their dreams.
APEC Cooperation Can Unleash Billions of Dollars in Commercial Activities
She stressed that to accomplish these goals, world leaders have to create a rules-based system that is open, free, transparent, and fair. She said working to make that system a reality has been the focus of all of their meetings this year,
President Obama Proud to Host APEC 2011
Lastly, President Obama said they are redoubling their efforts to make sure that regulations are encouraging trade and job creation, not discouraging trade and job creation.
US and Japan Reaffirm Alliance in Areas of Global Security
President Obama said he was confident that working together, both countries can continue to build on that relationship in the areas of commerce, the areas of security, in not only the Asia-Pacific region but around the world.
US Visa Demand Skyrockets in China and Brazil
He noted that the world for visas changed on 9/11. He said security is U.S. primary focus while it is on the frontlines protecting America's borders. He added that worldwide travel dropped immediately following 9/11, but since 2005, they have seen
