Nestle USA says it is voluntarily recalling a limited number of DiGiorno, Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's products because of the possibility they might contain small pieces of glass.
The food giant said Thursday, the source of the glass is spinach that is a common ingredient in all three brands. The company did not elaborate.
No injuries have been reported.
The voluntary recall includes limited numbers of DiGiorno pizzas, Lean Cuisine pizzas, paninis and raviolis, and Stouffer's lasagnas and souffles.
Switzerland-based Nestle has its U.S. headquarters in Glendale, California.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Ben Carson Will Endorse Donald Trump
Former presidential candidate Ben Carson will endorse Donald Trump on Friday.
The Washington Post reports that the retired neurosurgeon finalized his decision Thursday during a meeting with Trump in Florida, and that he will announce his endorsement Friday at a news conference in Palm Beach.
On FoxNews radio Thursday, Carson hinted at his choice. “There’s two Donald Trumps,” he said. “There’s the Donald Trump that you see on television and who gets out in front of big audiences, and there’s the Donald Trump behind the scenes. They’re not the same person. One’s very much and entertainer, and one is actually a thinking individual.”
Carson ended his own presidential bid last week, saying he saw no “political path forward” in the race. He has accepted a position at My Faith Votes, an organization focused on getting Christian voters to the polls.
He said at the time that he did not plan to endorse a candidate. “I’ve committed, Greta, to not endorsing a specific person, but rather endorsing ‘We the People,’ and looking at our ability as intelligent human beings to use the correct criteria to make an informed choice,” he told Fox News‘ Greta Van Susetren last week.
Carson will become the second former presidential candidate this cycle to endorse the frontrunner, after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
Obama: 'Don't blame me for Trump'
bama has dismissed suggestions that he is responsible for the rise of Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump.
"I have been blamed by Republicans for a lot of things but being blamed for who they are selecting for their party is novel," he said at a welcome for Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Mr Obama said he aimed to unify the US.
Meanwhile a man is reportedly facing assault charges for attacking a protester at a Trump rally.
The 78-year-old attacked a demonstrator being removed from the event in Fayetteville in North Carolina on Wednesday, US media reported.
Senior Republicans have urged supporters not to vote for Mr Trump.
Mr Obama's remarks came after he was asked by a reporter whether his administration was to blame for the increasing polarisation in US politics.
He blamed Republican elites and right wing media for feeding the Republican base "a notion that everything I do is to be opposed, that co-operation or compromise somehow is a betrayal".
"What you're seeing in the Republican party is all those efforts over the course of time creating an environment where someone like a Donald Trump can survive. He's just doing more of what's been done over the past seven-and-a-half years," Mr Obama said.
On Tuesday Mr Trump won primaries in three more states and called for the Republican party to unite behind him after a week of stinging criticism from party leaders.
"Instead of fighting it, they should embrace it," he said.
But Mr Obama said that although Mr Trump was known for his "provocative" comments, his policies on issues such as immigration were not that different from those of his presidential rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio.
Donald Trump has been condemned by many on the left and some on the right as being beyond the pale, a toxic virus that exists on the fringes of the political mainstream. But where do his policy views actually fit when compared to his fellow presidential candidates - and past Republican commanders-in-chief?
He also refused to endorse one of the two rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders.
"My most important role will be to make sure when primaries are done I'm bringing everyone together so we can focus on winning the general election," he said.
Mrs Clinton increased her overall lead over Mr Sanders in Tuesday's primaries.
The primary and caucus elections determine the number of delegates assigned to each of the candidates.
The delegates then endorse their candidate at the party conventions in July.
Read President Obama’s Toast to Justin Trudeau
President Obama had some fun giving a toast to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a state dinner Thursday.
From cracking a joke about Canadian-born Sen. Ted Cruz to relating a telling anecdote about Trudeau’s father, Obama was clearly having a good time.
Here’s a full transcript of his toast—and Trudeau’s response.
Good evening, everybody. Bonsoir. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House as we host Prime Minister Trudeau, Mrs. Gregoire-Trudeau and the Canadian delegation for the first official visit and state dinner with Canada in nearly 20 years. We intend to have fun tonight. But not too much. (Laughter.) If things get out of hand, remember that the Prime Minister used to work as a bouncer. (Laughter.) Truly. (Laughter.)So tonight, history comes full circle. Forty-four years ago, President Nixon made a visit to Ottawa. And he was hosted by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. (Applause.) At a private dinner, there was a toast. “Tonight, we’ll dispense with the formalities,” President Nixon said, “I’d like to propose a toast to the future Prime Minister of Canada — Justin Pierre Trudeau.” (Laughter.) He was four months at the time. (Laughter.)All these years later, the prediction has come to pass. Mr. Prime Minister, after today, I think it’s fair to say that, here in America, you may well be the most popular Canadian named Justin. (Laughter and applause.)I said this morning that Americans and Canadians are family. And tonight, I want to recognize two people who mean so much to me and Michelle and our family. First of all, my wonderful brother-in-law, originally from Burlington, Ontario — Konrad Ng. (Applause.) This is actually an interesting story, though, that I was not aware of — Konrad indicated to me when we saw each other this afternoon that part of the reason his family was able to immigrate to Canada was because of policies adopted by Justin’s father. And so had that not happened, he might not have met my sister, in which case, my lovely nieces might not have been born. (Laughter.) So this is yet one more debt that we owe the people of Canada (Laughter.) In addition, a true friend and a member of my team who has been with me every step of the way — he is from Toronto and Victoria, and also a frequent golf partner, Marvin Nicholson. (Applause.) So as you can see, they’ve infiltrated all of our ranks. (Laughter.)Before I ever became President, when we celebrated my sister and Konrad’s marriage, Michelle and I took our daughters to Canada. And we went to Burlington and — this is always tough — Mississauga. (Laughter.) And then we went to Toronto and Niagara Falls. (Laughter.) Mississauga. I can do that. (Laughter.) And everywhere we went, the Canadian people made us feel right at home.And tonight, we want our Canadians friends to feel at home. So this is not a dinner, it’s supper. (Laughter.) We thought of serving up some poutine. (Laughter.) I was going to bring a two-four. (Laughter.) And then we’d finish off the night with a double-double. (Laughter.) But I had to draw the line at getting milk out of a bag — (laughter) — this, we Americans do not understand. (Laughter.) We do, however, have a little Canadian whiskey. That, we do understand. (Laughter.)This visit has been a celebration of the values that we share. We, as a peoples, are committed to the principles of equality and opportunity — the idea that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can make it if you try, no matter what the circumstances of your birth, in both of our countries. And we see this in our current presidential campaign. After all, where else could a boy born in Calgary grow up to run for President of the United States? (Laughter and applause.) Where else would we see a community like Cape Breton, Nova Scotia welcoming Americans if the election does not go their way? (Laughter.) And to the great credit of their people, Canadians from British Columbia to New Brunswick have, so far, rejected the idea of building a wall to keep out your southern neighbors. (Laughter.) We appreciate that. (Laughter.) We can be unruly, I know.On a serious note, this visit reminds us of what we love about Canada. It’s the solidarity shown by so many Canadians after 9/11 when they welcomed stranded American travelers into their homes. It’s the courage of your servicemembers, standing with us in Afghanistan and now in Iraq. It’s the compassion of the Canadian people welcoming refugees — and the Prime Minister himself, who told those refugees, “You’re safe at home now.”Justin, we also see Canada’s spirit in your mother’s brave advocacy for mental health care — and I want to give a special welcome to Margaret Trudeau tonight. (Applause.) And we see Canada’s spirit in Sophie — a champion of women and girls, because our daughters deserve the same opportunities that anybody’s sons do.And this spirit reminds us of why we’re all here — why we serve. Justin, Sophie, your children are still young. They are adorable and they still let you hug them. (Laughter.) When we first spoke on the phone after your election, we talked not only as President and Prime Minister, but also as fathers. When I was first elected to this office, Malia was 10 and Sasha was just seven. And they grow up too fast. This fall, Malia heads off to college. And I’m starting to choke up. (Laughter.) So I’m going to wind this — it was in my remarks — (laughter) — and I didn’t — I can’t do it. It’s hard. (Laughter.)But there is a point to this, though, and that is that we’re not here for power. We’re not here for fame or fortune. We’re here for our kids. We’re here for everybody’s kids — to give our sons and our daughters a better world. To pass to them a world that’s a little safer, and a little more equal, and a little more just, a little more prosperous so that a young person growing up in Chicago or Montreal or on the other side of the world has every opportunity to make of their life what they will, no matter who they are or what they look like, or how they pray or who they love.Justin, I believe there are no better words to guide us in this work than those you once used to describe what your father taught you and your siblings — to believe in yourself. To stand up for ourselves. To know ourselves, and to accept responsibility for ourselves. To show a genuine and deep respect for each other and for every human being.And so I would like to propose a toast — to the great alliance between the United States and Canada; to our friends, Justin and Sophie; to the friendship between Americans and Canadians and the spirit that binds us together — a genuine and deep and abiding respect for each and every human being. Cheers.(A toast is offered.)PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU: Dear friends, Mr. President, Barack, Michelle, all of you gathered here, it is an extraordinary honor for me to be here with you tonight. Thank you so much for the warm welcome you’ve extended to Canada and to the Canadian delegation, and to Sophie and me, personally.It’s incredibly touching to be able to be here not just as a couple, Sophie and I, but to have been able to bring our families down as well. Sophie’s mom and dad, Estelle and Jean — get a load of Estelle, I’m looking forward to the future with Sophie. (Laughter.) And, of course, my own mother, Margaret, whose last State Dinner here was in 1977. So it’s wonderful to have you here.It’s also touching to meet Malia and Sasha, who are here at their first State Dinner. And quite frankly, the memories for me of being a kid and not being old enough to attend these kinds of events with my father almost makes me wish I had gone through my teenage years as a child of a world leader — but not quite. (Laughter.) I admire you very much, both of you, for your extraordinary strength and your grace, through what is a remarkable childhood and young adulthood that will give you extraordinary strength and wisdom beyond your years for the rest of your life. The one thing that you have received from your extraordinary parents is the tools to be able to handle the challenges and the opportunities in front of you. So thank you very much for joining us tonight. (Applause.)In thinking about what I wanted to say this evening, I came across a quote from President Truman, who shared these words with the Canadian Parliament nearly 70 years ago. He said that Canada’s relationship with the United States did not develop spontaneously. It did not come about merely through the happy circumstance of geography, but was “compounded of one part proximity, and nine parts good will and commonsense.”It is that enduring good will and commonsense that I believe defines our relationship to this day. It’s what makes our constructive partnership possible. It’s what allows us to respectfully disagree and remain friends and allies on the few occasions we do. For example I would argue that it’s better to be the leader of a country that consistently wins Olympic gold medals in hockey. (Laughter and applause.) President Obama would likely disagree. And yet, you still invited us over for dinner. (Laughter.) Because that’s what friends do. (Laughter.)Because, now that I think of it, we’re actually closer than friends. We’re more like siblings, really. We have shared parentage, but we took different paths in our later years. We became the stay- at-home type — (laughter) — and you grew to be a little more rebellious. (Laughter.) I think the reason that good will and commonsense comes so easily is because we are Canadians and Americans alike, guided by the same core values. Values like cooperation and respect. Cooperation because it keeps us safe and prosperous. And respect because it’s the surest path to both safeguarding the world we share and honoring the diverse people with whom we share it.When it comes to security, for example, we agree that our countries are stronger and the world is safer when we work together. For more than half a century, we’ve joined forces to protect our continent. And we’ve been the closest of allies overseas for even longer, fighting together on the beaches of France, standing shoulder to shoulder with our European partners in NATO, and now confronting violent extremism in the Middle East.In every instance, we realize that our concerns were better addressed together than alone, and together, we have realized the longest, most peaceful, and most mutually beneficial relationship of any two countries since the birth of the nation state. It’s a relationship that doesn’t just serve its own interests — it serves the entire world. Canadians and Americans also value economic interdependence, because we know that it brings greater prosperity for all of us.Over $2.4 billion worth of goods and services cross the border every day — evidence of one of the largest and most mutually beneficial trading relationships in the world. And one of our most popular exports to the United States, and I need you to stop teasing him, has been another Justin. (Laughter.) Now, no, no, that kid has had a great year. (Laughter.) And of course, leave it to a Canadian to reach international fame with a song called “Sorry.” (Laughter and applause.)Together, Canada and the U.S. negotiated trade agreements that have expanded opportunities for our businesses, created millions of good, well-paying jobs for our workers, and made products more affordable for more Canadian and American families. We must never take that partnership for granted, and I can promise you that my government never will.But nor should we forget that our responsibilities extend beyond our ruling borders and across generations, which means getting rid of that outdated notion that a health environment and a strong economy stand in opposition to one another. And it means that when we come to issues like climate change, we need to acknowledge that we are all in this together. Our children and grandchildren will judge us not by the words we said, but by the actions we took — or failed to take.If we truly wish to leave them a better world than the one we inherited from our own parents — and I know, Mr. President, that you and the First Lady want this as strongly as Sophie and I do — we cannot deny the science. We cannot pretend that climate change is still up for debate. (Speaks French.)Thank you, Mr. President, for your leadership — your global leadership on the pressing issue of the environment and climate change. (Applause.)And finally, we believe — Canadians and Americans — in the fundamental truth that diversity can be a source of strength. That we are thriving and prosperous countries not in spite of our differences but because of them. Canadians know this. It’s why communities across the country welcomed more than 25,000 Syrian refugees over the past four months. (Applause.) And not as visitors or temporary citizens, but as Canadians. But of course, Americans understand this, too. It’s why each generation has welcomed newcomers seeking liberty and the promise of a better life. It’s what has made America great over the past decades.We know that if we seek to be even greater, we must do greater things — be more compassionate, be more accepting, be more open to those who dress differently or eat different foods, or speak different languages. Our identities as Canadians and Americans are enriched by these differences, not threatened by them.On our own, we make progress. But together, our two countries make history. Duty-bound, loyal, and forever linked, whatever the future holds, we will face it together. Neighbors, partners, allies, and friends. This is our experience and our example to the world.Barack, thank you for all that you have done these past seven years to preserve this most important relationship. May the special connection between our two countries continue to flourish in the years to come, and may my grey hair come in at a much slower rate than yours has. (Laughter.)And with that, on behalf of 36 million Americans, I propose a toast to the President, to the First Lady, and to the people of the United States of America. Cheers.
From cracking a joke about Canadian-born Sen. Ted Cruz to relating a telling anecdote about Trudeau’s father, Obama was clearly having a good time.
Here’s a full transcript of his toast—and Trudeau’s response.
Good evening, everybody. Bonsoir. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House as we host Prime Minister Trudeau, Mrs. Gregoire-Trudeau and the Canadian delegation for the first official visit and state dinner with Canada in nearly 20 years. We intend to have fun tonight. But not too much. (Laughter.) If things get out of hand, remember that the Prime Minister used to work as a bouncer. (Laughter.) Truly. (Laughter.)So tonight, history comes full circle. Forty-four years ago, President Nixon made a visit to Ottawa. And he was hosted by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. (Applause.) At a private dinner, there was a toast. “Tonight, we’ll dispense with the formalities,” President Nixon said, “I’d like to propose a toast to the future Prime Minister of Canada — Justin Pierre Trudeau.” (Laughter.) He was four months at the time. (Laughter.)All these years later, the prediction has come to pass. Mr. Prime Minister, after today, I think it’s fair to say that, here in America, you may well be the most popular Canadian named Justin. (Laughter and applause.)I said this morning that Americans and Canadians are family. And tonight, I want to recognize two people who mean so much to me and Michelle and our family. First of all, my wonderful brother-in-law, originally from Burlington, Ontario — Konrad Ng. (Applause.) This is actually an interesting story, though, that I was not aware of — Konrad indicated to me when we saw each other this afternoon that part of the reason his family was able to immigrate to Canada was because of policies adopted by Justin’s father. And so had that not happened, he might not have met my sister, in which case, my lovely nieces might not have been born. (Laughter.) So this is yet one more debt that we owe the people of Canada (Laughter.) In addition, a true friend and a member of my team who has been with me every step of the way — he is from Toronto and Victoria, and also a frequent golf partner, Marvin Nicholson. (Applause.) So as you can see, they’ve infiltrated all of our ranks. (Laughter.)Before I ever became President, when we celebrated my sister and Konrad’s marriage, Michelle and I took our daughters to Canada. And we went to Burlington and — this is always tough — Mississauga. (Laughter.) And then we went to Toronto and Niagara Falls. (Laughter.) Mississauga. I can do that. (Laughter.) And everywhere we went, the Canadian people made us feel right at home.And tonight, we want our Canadians friends to feel at home. So this is not a dinner, it’s supper. (Laughter.) We thought of serving up some poutine. (Laughter.) I was going to bring a two-four. (Laughter.) And then we’d finish off the night with a double-double. (Laughter.) But I had to draw the line at getting milk out of a bag — (laughter) — this, we Americans do not understand. (Laughter.) We do, however, have a little Canadian whiskey. That, we do understand. (Laughter.)This visit has been a celebration of the values that we share. We, as a peoples, are committed to the principles of equality and opportunity — the idea that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can make it if you try, no matter what the circumstances of your birth, in both of our countries. And we see this in our current presidential campaign. After all, where else could a boy born in Calgary grow up to run for President of the United States? (Laughter and applause.) Where else would we see a community like Cape Breton, Nova Scotia welcoming Americans if the election does not go their way? (Laughter.) And to the great credit of their people, Canadians from British Columbia to New Brunswick have, so far, rejected the idea of building a wall to keep out your southern neighbors. (Laughter.) We appreciate that. (Laughter.) We can be unruly, I know.On a serious note, this visit reminds us of what we love about Canada. It’s the solidarity shown by so many Canadians after 9/11 when they welcomed stranded American travelers into their homes. It’s the courage of your servicemembers, standing with us in Afghanistan and now in Iraq. It’s the compassion of the Canadian people welcoming refugees — and the Prime Minister himself, who told those refugees, “You’re safe at home now.”Justin, we also see Canada’s spirit in your mother’s brave advocacy for mental health care — and I want to give a special welcome to Margaret Trudeau tonight. (Applause.) And we see Canada’s spirit in Sophie — a champion of women and girls, because our daughters deserve the same opportunities that anybody’s sons do.And this spirit reminds us of why we’re all here — why we serve. Justin, Sophie, your children are still young. They are adorable and they still let you hug them. (Laughter.) When we first spoke on the phone after your election, we talked not only as President and Prime Minister, but also as fathers. When I was first elected to this office, Malia was 10 and Sasha was just seven. And they grow up too fast. This fall, Malia heads off to college. And I’m starting to choke up. (Laughter.) So I’m going to wind this — it was in my remarks — (laughter) — and I didn’t — I can’t do it. It’s hard. (Laughter.)But there is a point to this, though, and that is that we’re not here for power. We’re not here for fame or fortune. We’re here for our kids. We’re here for everybody’s kids — to give our sons and our daughters a better world. To pass to them a world that’s a little safer, and a little more equal, and a little more just, a little more prosperous so that a young person growing up in Chicago or Montreal or on the other side of the world has every opportunity to make of their life what they will, no matter who they are or what they look like, or how they pray or who they love.Justin, I believe there are no better words to guide us in this work than those you once used to describe what your father taught you and your siblings — to believe in yourself. To stand up for ourselves. To know ourselves, and to accept responsibility for ourselves. To show a genuine and deep respect for each other and for every human being.And so I would like to propose a toast — to the great alliance between the United States and Canada; to our friends, Justin and Sophie; to the friendship between Americans and Canadians and the spirit that binds us together — a genuine and deep and abiding respect for each and every human being. Cheers.(A toast is offered.)PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU: Dear friends, Mr. President, Barack, Michelle, all of you gathered here, it is an extraordinary honor for me to be here with you tonight. Thank you so much for the warm welcome you’ve extended to Canada and to the Canadian delegation, and to Sophie and me, personally.It’s incredibly touching to be able to be here not just as a couple, Sophie and I, but to have been able to bring our families down as well. Sophie’s mom and dad, Estelle and Jean — get a load of Estelle, I’m looking forward to the future with Sophie. (Laughter.) And, of course, my own mother, Margaret, whose last State Dinner here was in 1977. So it’s wonderful to have you here.It’s also touching to meet Malia and Sasha, who are here at their first State Dinner. And quite frankly, the memories for me of being a kid and not being old enough to attend these kinds of events with my father almost makes me wish I had gone through my teenage years as a child of a world leader — but not quite. (Laughter.) I admire you very much, both of you, for your extraordinary strength and your grace, through what is a remarkable childhood and young adulthood that will give you extraordinary strength and wisdom beyond your years for the rest of your life. The one thing that you have received from your extraordinary parents is the tools to be able to handle the challenges and the opportunities in front of you. So thank you very much for joining us tonight. (Applause.)In thinking about what I wanted to say this evening, I came across a quote from President Truman, who shared these words with the Canadian Parliament nearly 70 years ago. He said that Canada’s relationship with the United States did not develop spontaneously. It did not come about merely through the happy circumstance of geography, but was “compounded of one part proximity, and nine parts good will and commonsense.”It is that enduring good will and commonsense that I believe defines our relationship to this day. It’s what makes our constructive partnership possible. It’s what allows us to respectfully disagree and remain friends and allies on the few occasions we do. For example I would argue that it’s better to be the leader of a country that consistently wins Olympic gold medals in hockey. (Laughter and applause.) President Obama would likely disagree. And yet, you still invited us over for dinner. (Laughter.) Because that’s what friends do. (Laughter.)Because, now that I think of it, we’re actually closer than friends. We’re more like siblings, really. We have shared parentage, but we took different paths in our later years. We became the stay- at-home type — (laughter) — and you grew to be a little more rebellious. (Laughter.) I think the reason that good will and commonsense comes so easily is because we are Canadians and Americans alike, guided by the same core values. Values like cooperation and respect. Cooperation because it keeps us safe and prosperous. And respect because it’s the surest path to both safeguarding the world we share and honoring the diverse people with whom we share it.When it comes to security, for example, we agree that our countries are stronger and the world is safer when we work together. For more than half a century, we’ve joined forces to protect our continent. And we’ve been the closest of allies overseas for even longer, fighting together on the beaches of France, standing shoulder to shoulder with our European partners in NATO, and now confronting violent extremism in the Middle East.In every instance, we realize that our concerns were better addressed together than alone, and together, we have realized the longest, most peaceful, and most mutually beneficial relationship of any two countries since the birth of the nation state. It’s a relationship that doesn’t just serve its own interests — it serves the entire world. Canadians and Americans also value economic interdependence, because we know that it brings greater prosperity for all of us.Over $2.4 billion worth of goods and services cross the border every day — evidence of one of the largest and most mutually beneficial trading relationships in the world. And one of our most popular exports to the United States, and I need you to stop teasing him, has been another Justin. (Laughter.) Now, no, no, that kid has had a great year. (Laughter.) And of course, leave it to a Canadian to reach international fame with a song called “Sorry.” (Laughter and applause.)Together, Canada and the U.S. negotiated trade agreements that have expanded opportunities for our businesses, created millions of good, well-paying jobs for our workers, and made products more affordable for more Canadian and American families. We must never take that partnership for granted, and I can promise you that my government never will.But nor should we forget that our responsibilities extend beyond our ruling borders and across generations, which means getting rid of that outdated notion that a health environment and a strong economy stand in opposition to one another. And it means that when we come to issues like climate change, we need to acknowledge that we are all in this together. Our children and grandchildren will judge us not by the words we said, but by the actions we took — or failed to take.If we truly wish to leave them a better world than the one we inherited from our own parents — and I know, Mr. President, that you and the First Lady want this as strongly as Sophie and I do — we cannot deny the science. We cannot pretend that climate change is still up for debate. (Speaks French.)Thank you, Mr. President, for your leadership — your global leadership on the pressing issue of the environment and climate change. (Applause.)And finally, we believe — Canadians and Americans — in the fundamental truth that diversity can be a source of strength. That we are thriving and prosperous countries not in spite of our differences but because of them. Canadians know this. It’s why communities across the country welcomed more than 25,000 Syrian refugees over the past four months. (Applause.) And not as visitors or temporary citizens, but as Canadians. But of course, Americans understand this, too. It’s why each generation has welcomed newcomers seeking liberty and the promise of a better life. It’s what has made America great over the past decades.We know that if we seek to be even greater, we must do greater things — be more compassionate, be more accepting, be more open to those who dress differently or eat different foods, or speak different languages. Our identities as Canadians and Americans are enriched by these differences, not threatened by them.On our own, we make progress. But together, our two countries make history. Duty-bound, loyal, and forever linked, whatever the future holds, we will face it together. Neighbors, partners, allies, and friends. This is our experience and our example to the world.Barack, thank you for all that you have done these past seven years to preserve this most important relationship. May the special connection between our two countries continue to flourish in the years to come, and may my grey hair come in at a much slower rate than yours has. (Laughter.)And with that, on behalf of 36 million Americans, I propose a toast to the President, to the First Lady, and to the people of the United States of America. Cheers.
Rubio Slam Trump for Saying ‘Islam Hates Us’
Donald Trump didn’t back down from his comment that “Islam hates us” at the Republican debate Thursday, but Marco Rubio hit back at him with more nuance.
CNN moderator Jake Tapper asked Trump if he meant all 1.6 billion Muslims in the world when he said the religion hates America. “I mean a lot of them,” Trump replied. “There’s tremendous hatred, and I will stick with exactly what I said to Anderson Cooper.”
Tapper then turned to Florida Sen. Rubio. “I know that a lot of people find appeal in the things Donald says, because he says what people wish they could say,” Rubio said. “The problem is presidents can’t just say anything they want. It has consequences, here and around the world.”
Rubio then said, “There is no doubt that radical Islam is a danger to the world,” but that it’s wrong to generalize the whole religion. “I can also tell you that if you go to any national cemetery, especially Arlington, you’re going to see crescent moons there,” he continued. “If you go anywhere in the world, you’re going to see American men and women serving us in uniform that are Muslims.”
Trump then responded, talking about the terrorist attacks of 9/11. “You can say what you want and you can be politically correct if you want, I don’t want to be so politically correct,” he said. “I like to solve problems.”
“I’m not interested in being politically correct,” Rubio shot back. “I’m interested in being correct.”
CNN moderator Jake Tapper asked Trump if he meant all 1.6 billion Muslims in the world when he said the religion hates America. “I mean a lot of them,” Trump replied. “There’s tremendous hatred, and I will stick with exactly what I said to Anderson Cooper.”
Tapper then turned to Florida Sen. Rubio. “I know that a lot of people find appeal in the things Donald says, because he says what people wish they could say,” Rubio said. “The problem is presidents can’t just say anything they want. It has consequences, here and around the world.”
Rubio then said, “There is no doubt that radical Islam is a danger to the world,” but that it’s wrong to generalize the whole religion. “I can also tell you that if you go to any national cemetery, especially Arlington, you’re going to see crescent moons there,” he continued. “If you go anywhere in the world, you’re going to see American men and women serving us in uniform that are Muslims.”
Trump then responded, talking about the terrorist attacks of 9/11. “You can say what you want and you can be politically correct if you want, I don’t want to be so politically correct,” he said. “I like to solve problems.”
“I’m not interested in being politically correct,” Rubio shot back. “I’m interested in being correct.”
Man Filmed Punching Trump Rally Protester
een arrested after video emerged of a demonstrator being punched at a Donald Trump rally in North Carolina.
John Franklin McGraw is charged with assault and disorderly conduct, Cumberland County Sheriff's office said.
The 78-year-old, of Linden, North Carolina, is expected in court in April.
Rakeem Jones, who is black, said he was being escorted out of the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville by several deputies on Wednesday night when he was attacked.
He told the Associated Press he recalled thinking: "Wow. The police watched me get hit."
Cumberland County Sheriff Earl "Moose" Butler said in a statement: "No one should be subjected to such a cowardly, unprovoked act as that committed by McGraw."
Footage shows Mr Jones being restrained by officers as an onlooker says: "Chill, chill! You don’t gotta grab him like that!"
Mr Jones told the Washington Post he had gone to the rally with fellow demonstrators, including a white woman, a Muslim, and a gay man.
Mr Trump, who is the Republican front runner for November's White House election, was interrupted by protesters 17 times as he gave a speech at the venue.
"Go home to mommy and have her tuck you into bed," the candidate told one protester as he was led out of the arena.
It was not the first fracas at a Trump rally.
On Tuesday, after one of his rallies in Florida, a reporter for conservative news website Brietbart said she was set upon by the candidate's own campaign manager.
Michelle Fields said she was trying to ask the Republican a question when she was grabbed and thrown to the ground by Corey Lewandowski.
The Trump campaign has denied the accusations as "entirely false", despite other witness accounts.
One of Ms Fields' own colleagues, Patrick Howley, has been suspended by Brietbart after he posted tweets casting doubt on her claims.
Some previous incidents involving protesters at Trump rallies have had racial overtones.
An African-American woman was shoved this month by white men at an event for the candidate in Kentucky.
And racial slurs were shouted at a Black Lives Matter demonstrator in Alabama last November.
Obama: Cameron was 'distracted' after Libya intervention
David Cameron became "distracted" after the 2011 intervention in Libya, US President Barack Obama has said.
In an interview with The Atlantic magazine, he also criticised "free riders" in the international community who are unwilling to offer military resources despite calling for action.
The article also said he had warned the PM the UK would have to pay its "fair share" and spend 2% of GDP on defence.
Mr Cameron's spokesman said there were "real challenges" in Libya.
He said: "We need it to support a process that brings a government to Libya and to support that government in the future - the challenge we had is do we stand by and let a leader torture and terrorise his own people?"
Asked about the criticisms over defence spending, the spokesman refused to comment on conversations between the PM and the president.
President Obama's remark to the PM was reportedly made before Chancellor George Osborne said the government would fulfil a Nato pledge to spend 2% of national income on defence last year.
The toppling of the Gaddafi regime in Libya - following UN-backed air strikes designed to protect civilians - led to a power vacuum and instability, with no authority in full control.
The intervention was led by the UK and France - and in his interview, Mr Obama reflects on "what went wrong", saying: "There's room for criticism, because I had more faith in the Europeans, given Libya's proximity, being invested in the follow-up."
'Casualties averted'
Mr Cameron, he said, became "distracted by a range of other things". He also criticised former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, saying he had tried to claim the spotlight.
The former French president, he said, "wanted to trumpet the flights he was taking in the air campaign, despite the fact that we had wiped out all the air defences and essentially set up the entire infrastructure" for the intervention.
President Obama said the intervention "averted large-scale civilian casualties (and) prevented what almost surely would have been a prolonged and bloody civil conflict". But he added: "And despite all that, Libya is a mess."
He also criticised what he called "free riders" in the interview, saying European and Gulf countries were calling for action against Gaddafi, adding: "But what has been a habit over the last several decades in these circumstances is people pushing us to act but then showing an unwillingness to put any skin in the game."
'Like rats'
Despite efforts to support Libya's National Transitional Council, and the first elections in the country for decades, it rapidly descended into violence, with two rival governments and the formation of hundreds of militias, some allied to so-called Islamic State.
In January, Mr Cameron told MPs the "Libyan people were given the opportunity" to build a stable democracy - and it was a matter of "huge regret" they had not taken it.
He stressed that - unlike in Iraq - the post-conflict planning was locally driven.
"Gaddafi was bearing down on people in Benghazi and threatening to shoot his own people like rats," he said. "An international coalition came together to protect those people and to help the Libyan people, who then got rid of Gaddafi.
"And they had an opportunity to build what they said they wanted."
15 February 2011 - Protests against Colonel Gaddafi's regime erupt in Libya
20 February - Anti-Gaddafi rebels seize control of Libya's second city Benghazi
21 February - David Cameron, on a tour of the Middle East, condemns violence by the Gaddafi regime. Over the next few days he faces criticism over the government's handling of the evacuation of Britons from Libya
28 February: Mr Cameron asks the Ministry of Defence to "work with our allies on plans for a military no-fly zone" over Libya
2 March: Mr Cameron is forced to defend the no-fly zone plan after US Defence Secretary Robert Gates dismisses the idea as "loose talk"
14 March: Mr Cameron insists it is "perfectly deliverable" - and denies he is having trouble convincing other EU leaders, with the exception of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, of the need for one
17 March: The UN Security Council votes to impose a no-fly zone over Libya
19 March: The RAF begins bombing raids alongside French and US jets, with logistical support from several Arab nations
21 March: MPs vote to authorise UK military action, which is backed by then Labour leader Ed Miliband
21 August: Rebel fighters enter Tripoli. Mr Cameron cuts short his summer holiday in Cornwall to hold a meeting of the National Security Council and makes a statement outside Downing Street saying: "Gaddafi must stop fighting - without conditions - and clearly show that he has given up any claim to control Libya."
1 September: Libya's interim rulers meet world leaders in Paris to discuss reshaping Libya, as Gaddafi urges his supporters to fight on
15 September: Speaking in Benghazi's Tahrir square, Mr Cameron praises the way Libya's interim authority has taken charge but warns the "hardest part" is still to come
20 October: Gaddafi is captured and killed by rebel fighters in the city of Sirte
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