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2016 Public Papers 972 - Remarks Following a Meeting With Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Brey of Spain and an Exchange With Reporters in Madrid

Publication Title
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Barack Obama (2016-2017, Book II)
Category
Budget and Presidential Materials
Collection
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States
Event Date
July 10, 2016
President
Barack H. Obama
Page Number Range
Pages 972 - 979
Notes
Note: The President spoke at approximately 10:55 a.m. in the Official Chamber at the Palacio de la Moncloa. In his remarks, he referred to the United Kingdom's June 23 referendum vote to leave the European Union; and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization. Prime Minister Rajoy referred to Donald J. Trump, chairman and president, Trump Organization, in his capacity as a U.S. Republican Presidential candidate. A reporter referred to former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Prime Minister Rajoy spoke in Spanish, and his remarks were translated by an interpreter.