[george wythe]

The President looks very relaxed in Merkel's presence. He seems to have enjoyed himself a lot listening to the prime minister.

Besides being allies, it's good to see the two leaders have personal rapport.

Too bad she used a translator to speak to the American people. She's more likable than I thought.

[Michael81Dus]

She can speak English fluently, and she has proven it during her last visits (last time it was Feb 2003) - but now she acts as the German Chancellor, and we don´t want to hear our Chancellor through a translator in the evening news. I´m sure you understand it. :-)