made sugar culture and illustrates the region's beautiful and astonishing scenery. along with it is the dramatic landscape surrounded by stunning wilderness and lush valleys with turcoice waters. this includes a cranberry square andramel, golden racin tart hocolate coconut tart. host: dinner is going to be served in five minutes or so. the two leaders are still giving their toeses. when they finish, we'll get that video back and play it for you. we have a few minutes with our guest talking about u.s.-canada relations, some of the issues and also talking about the

dinner. we are going to put the numbers up on the screen and set aside a third line for canadians. we would like to hear from you whether you are watching here in the united states or in canada. charles from mobile, alabama. caller: i'm enjoying this. i wanted to reflect back to when she spoke about in regards to e prime minister decided [indiscernible] caller: i read in the "new york times" that was an excellent policy choice for him because canada is known for excellence in planning where the prime minister felt there were a lot of other people contributing from the air. could you speak a little bit more towards that and talk about

where that strength may come from and also if you agree with that. guest: withdrawing the fighter ets? [indiscernible] host: trainers on the zpwround in northern iraq to help the forces there. host: canada is increasing the number. guest: tripling it. we saw it during the iraq war when the liberal government did not want to participate in that war but they did help the allied effort by sending ships to relieve other ships. there are ways our allies can help each other without doing the front line work. in this case, my understanding from my colleagues who cover the

pentagon, the concern was not so much they would lose these particular fighter jets, but they didn't want to encourage other allies who were having difficulty to start pulling out. there was a symbolic concern. host: would it be political suicide for a canadian prime ?inister to not be by lingual host: you go to a press conference, you hear everyone switching back and for the and you will see it in the joint press conferences between the president and the president. the prime minister switches to france and the u.s. cameras go away and switch to other programming and it's a way of saying to the french-speaking part of the country they are

just as important as anyone else and this prime minister is very by lingual and the last prime minister made the effort. the ambassador who was being sent to canada under the bush administration, david wilkins and he was from south carolina and i went down to interview him before he was going to canada and wonderful host and had a great conversation and he said do you have any advice when i go to ottawa and i said it would be lovely to learn a few words of french that you can use in your public moments. every year, the u.s. ambassador hosts this big fourth of july party at a beautiful house with beautiful views of the river, which is quite majestic and beautiful grounds and everyone comes for the 4th of july and

food from whatever the home state is and music and one of the coveted tickets in town he you out and said bonjour all. he said that's the limit of how much french he learned. he was a charming southerner. host: joan is in sag harbor, new york. your comments about the state dinner, u.s.-canada relations. caller: thank you for presenting this program because it's so refreshing to turn the television on and see programs in the middle of all political chaos but i have a question. i know that the prime minister is very concerned about climate

change and about the environment as is our president and i know they have been in discussions based on this problem that we all face in the world, but i also know that much of the economy in canada is based on oil production. do you have any idea how he will reconcile his interests in climate change and the environment with the economic needs that he may have to meet in canada? host: this is the key question and you just framed it so well. this is a real challenge for him. look, the oil sands in alberta are more energy intensive than traditional conventional oil. there are some forms of oil in the united states and california, thermal oil that are comparable. but it is heavy crude and takes energy to get it out of the ground, oil sands or tar sands. there have been studies that say

to get the kind of emissions reduction that canada needs to get, you would have to have a carbon tax in the range of $100 per ton whereas a -- in the united states, it's easier to switch the economy to natural gas, you could have much lower, $15 per ton tax to get that same reduction. the point is, it is much more expensive and more difficult. when you see the president is doing is rally the premiers and they have taken steps to reduce the emissions, but it's going to be hard because it is an oil and gas exporting country. oil prices are low now and really difficult time to impose new costs and taxes on an industry that is suffering and people are losing their jobs and

so on. so this is a challenge and will be interesting to see how he does it. you saw some announcements, the president announced that they ll be taking steps to reduce methane emissions and other emissions and looking for things they can do. the other point, president obama has through the e.p.a., he has regulatory power to say to the states here's my clean energy plan and reduce emissions from coal plants. the states are fighting this in the courts and see how it works out. but the prime minister has to rely on the provinces and the proper vingsal preliminary years. so i think you have identified one of the core challenges, how does he reconcile.

host: the "new york times" took a look at president obama state official dinners. 35% came from wall street, 12% from the media. those are just some of the facts and figures in the "new york imes" study. our guest has been with politico. thanks for being with us. preview of the state dinner. now, just a few minutes ago. the two leaders finished their toeses to each other. this is the last piece of video maybe 10 minutes ago. last piece of video we shot before we have to get our cameras and everybody can enjoy the dinner. here's president obama and prime minister trudeau at the state inner.

president obama: first state dinner with canada in nearly 20 years. [cheers and applause] president obama: we are going to ave fun tonight. cheers and applause] [indiscernible] president obama: tonight, history comes full circle. 44 years ago, president nixon made a visit to ottawa hosted by

trudeau.ister pierre [applause] president obama: there was a toast. tonight we'll dispense with the formalities president nixon said, i would like to propose a canada, he future of justin trudeau. he was four months at the time. [laughter] president obama: all these years later, the prediction has come to pass. mr. prime minister, it's fair to say here in america, you may well be the most popular justice. amed [laughter] president obama: 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, conrad. hey, conrad! [applause] president obama: this is actually an interesting story, conrad indicated to me when we saw each other this afternoon that part of the reason his amily was able to imgreat to canada was because of policies adopted by justin's father. and so had that not happened, he might not have met my sister and my nieces might not have been born. so this is yet one more debt that we owe the people of canada. 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 partner, ent golf marvin nicholson. [applause] president obama: they have nfiltrated all of our ranks. before i ever became president when we celebrated and my sister's conrad's marriage michelle and i took our daughters to canada. and we went to burlington and mrs. aga and then we went to toronto and niagara falls. i can do that. and everywhere we went, the canadian people made us feel right at home and tonight we

want our canadian friends to feel right at home. this is not a dinner, it's supper. we thought of serving up some protein. i was going to bring tofu and finish off the night with a double-double. but to draw the line at getting milk out of a bag. this, we americans do not understand. we do, however, have a little canadian whiskey. that we do understand. this visit has been a celebration of the values that we share. we as a people are committed to the principles, the quality 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 in both of our countries. and we see this in our current

presidential campaign. after all, where a born boy born in calgary grow up to run for president of the united states? [laughter] [applause] president obama: where we would see a community like welcoming americans if the election does not go their way. [laughter] president obama: and to the great credit of their people, canadians from british columbia to new brunswick have rejected building a wall to keep out your southern neighbors. we appreciate that. we can be unruly, i know. but on a serious note, this visit reminds us of what we love about canada. the solidarity shown by the canadians when they welcomed

stranded american travelers into their homes, the courage of your service members standing with us in afghanistan and now in iraq and the compassion of the canadian people welcoming refugees and the prime minister himself who told those refugees you are safe at home now. justin, we also see canada's spirit of advocacy in mental health care and give a special welcome to margaret trudeau tonight. [applause] president obama: 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 the spirit remind us of why we're all here, why we serve. justin, sophie, your children are still young. they are adorable and still let you hug them. [applause] president obama: when we first spoke on the phone after your election, we spoke not only as president and prime minister but also as fathers. when i was first elected to this office, mal inch a was 10 and sasha was seven and grew up too fast. this fall, malya is going to college and i'm going to choke up. it was in my remarks.

and i can't do it. it's hard. but there is a point to this, though, and that is we are not here for power. we aren't here for fame or fortune, we are here for our kids. we are here for everybody's kids to give our sons and our daughters a better world, to pass to them a world that is safer and a little more equal and a little more just, 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 their life what they will, no matter who they are, what they look like, how they pray or who they love. justin, there is no better words to guide us than those you once described what your father taught you and your siblings. to believe in yourself, to stand up for ourselves, to know

ourselves and accept responsibility for ourselves, to show a again you inand 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, the again you ine and deep and abiding respect for each and every human being. cheers. >> cheers. [applause]

prime minister trudeau: prezz, 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 have extended to the canadian delegation and us personally. incredibly touching to be here, not just as a couple, some ofey and i, but being able to bring our families down well and some ofey's mom and dad and look forward to the future with sophie and of course my own other margaret, whose last

state dinner here was in 1977. so it's wonderful to have you here. malialso touching to meet and sasha first state dinner and 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 teenaged years as a child of a world leader, but not quite. i admire you very much both of you for your extraordinary strength and your grace to what is remarkable childhood and young adulthood that will give you extraordinary strength and wisdom beyond your years for the rest of your life.

one thing you have achieved from your extraordinary parents are 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 canada's relationship with the united states did not develop spontaneously did not come about through the happy circumstance of gee oggra if i but was compounded of one part proximity and nine parts of goodwill and common sense. it is that enduring goodwill and common sense 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 from the few occasions we do. for example, i would argue that it's better to be the leader of a country that consistently wins gold medals in hockey. president obama would likely disagree and yet, you still invited us over for dinner, because that's what friends do. [laughter] prime minister trudeau: because now that i think of it, we are actually closer than friends. we are more like siblings, really. we have shared parentage and took different paths in our later years. we became the state at home type. [laughter] prime minister trudeau: you grew to be a little more rebellious. [laughter] prime minister trudeau: i think the reason that goodwill and common sense 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 shurest path to both safeguarding the world we share and honoring the diverse world with whom we share. 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 have joined forces to protect our continent and we have been the closest of allies overseas even longer fighting together on the beaches of france, standing shoulder to shoulder with 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 beneficially trading relationships in the world. and one of our most popular exports to the united states and i need you to stop teasing him -- no. no. that kid has had a great year. and of course, leave it to a

canadian to reach international fame with a song. [laughter] prime minister trudeau: together, canada and the u.s. negotiated trade agreements that have expanded opportunities for our businesses, created millions of goods, 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. a promise our government never will. nor should we forget our responsibilities extend beyond our own borders, but across generations, which means getting rid of that notion that a healthy environment and strong economy stands in opposition to one another and means 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, you and the first lady want this as strongly as sophie and i do, we cannot deny the science and cannot pretend that climate change is up for debate speaking french] >> thank you, mr. president, for your leadership, your global leadership on the pressing issue of the global leadership and climate change. [applause]

prime minister trudeau: and finally, we believe, canadians and americans, in the fundamental truth that diversity can be a source of strength, that we are striving in prosperous countries, not in spite of our differences, but because of it. canadians know this. it's why communities across the country welcomed more than 25,000 syrian refugees over the past four months. [applause] prime minister trudeau: and not as visitors or temporary citizens, but as canadians. but, of course, americans understand this, too. it's why each generation has welcomed new comers seeking liberty and the promise of a better life. it's what has made america great over the past decade. we know if we seek to be even

greater, we must do greater things be more compassionate and accepting, more open to those who eat differently, eat different foods or speak different languages, our i had tents 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 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 to -- may my gray hair come in at a much slower rate than yours did. [laughter] prime minister trudeau: on ehalf of us, i propose a toast to the president, to the first lady and to the people of the united states of america. cheers. >> coming up on c-span, prime minister trudeau and president obama's join use conference. later, senator mike lee of utah endorsing senator trent -- ted cruz for president.

>> the french interior minister is an washington, d.c., friday to speak about combating terrorism. he will speak about global counterterrorism challenges. we will be live from the george washington center for cyber and homeland security at 9:30 a.m. eastern on c-span3. c-span's "washington journal," live every day with news and policy issues that impact you. on friday, marketable it's -- mark dubowitz will join us and wallmarket stanley on how street reform is being discussed by presidential candidates. , who coveredfrank the reagan administration. he will share his thoughts about nancy reagan's legacy. "washington journal," join the

discussion. >>, president obama and canadian prime minister justin trudeau's joint news conference. -- two leaders spoke in the about shared values, trade relations, and the north american leaders summit. president obama also talked about the supreme court nomination. this is 50 minutes.

>> ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states and the prime minister of canada. you,dent obama: thank everybody. please take a seat. once again, i want to welcome prime minister trudeau to the white house. we just completed a very important meeting. we have not reached an agreement on hockey, but it is not interfering with the rest of our bilateral relationship. we dousiness is something not say enough, which is something -- which is how much we value our partnership we are woven together as societies, economies, and it is sometimes easy to forget how truly remarkable our relationship is. our shared border of more than 4000 miles is the longest between any two nations the world. every day, we do some $4 billion in trade, the longest bilateral

relationship. every day, more than 400,000 canadians and americans cross the border. workers, business people, students, tourists, neighbors. every time we have a presidential election, our friends to the north have to brace for and the this of americans who swear they will move to canada if the guy from the other party wins. typically it turns out fine. this is now my second meeting with justin. i am grateful that i have him as a partner. we have a common outlook on what our nations can achieve together. he campaigns on a message of hope and change. his positive and optimistic vision is inspiring young people. he is leading a country that cares deeply about climate range

and development. from my perspective, what is not to like? no two nations agree on everything. our countries are no different. in terms of our interests, our values, how we approach the world, the two countries matchup the united states and canada do. given our work together today, i can say that when it comes to the central challenges we face, -- nations are more close closely aligned than ever. america is already the top destination for canadian exports. good-paying american jobs. so many of our products, like autos, are built on both sides this coproduction makes us more competitive as a whole. we want to keep it that way.

we have instructed our teams to stay focused on making it easier for goods to move back and forth across the borders, including reducing bottlenecks and streamlining regulations. we discuss how to move forward with the transpacific and we also reaffirmed our determination to move ahead with an agreement to preclear travelers through immigration and customs to make it easier for canadians and americans to travel and visit and do business together. allies, we are united against the threat of terrorism. canada is an extraordinarily-valued member of ,he coalition fighting iso- stepping up intelligence efforts in the region and providing critical humanitarian support. we are working closely together to prevent the flow of foreign fighters. today, we agree to share more information, including with respect to our no-fly lists and full implementation of our entry-exit system.

in syria, that sensation of hostilities has led to a measurable drop in violence in the civil war. the united states and canada continue to be leaders in toting humanitarian aid leaders in desperate need. our two countries continue to safely welcome refugees and i want to commend justin and the canadian people once again for their passionate leadership on this front. i am pleased to say the united states and canada are united in combating climate change. the first u.s. president to visit the arctic. both of our nations are ,hreatened by rising seas disappearing glaciers, and sea ice. we are focusing on making sure the paris agreement is fully implemented and we are working to double our investment in

clean energy research and development. we are also announcing some new steps. canada is joining us in our aggressive goal to bring down methane omissions in the oil and of ourtors of both countries. we are going to work together to establish comprehensive standards and to meet that goal. we are also going to phase out and limit carbon emissions from international aviation. a new climateing and science partnership to protect the arctic and its people. year, i will welcome our partners, including canada, to our whites out -- white house .cience outlook on the arctic we are grateful for canada's partnership as we renew american leadership across the him as her. to prime minister, i want thank you for canada's continuing support for a new chapter of engagement with the cuban people, which i will

continue on my upcoming visit to cuba next week. we are going to work to help them achieve peace and remove the deadly legacy of landmines. our health professionals will work with partners across the southern hemisphere to prevent the spread of the zika virus and work together actively for diagnostic vaccines. that can make a real difference. finally, our shared values. our commitment to human development and dignity to all people continue to guide our work is global partners. through the global health agenda, wed security are stepping up efforts to prevent diseases from becoming epidemics. we are urgently working to help ethiopia deal with the worst drought in half a century. today, our spouses, michelle and sophie, are reaffirming our commitment to the health and education of women around the world.

canada will be joining our power africa initiative to bring electricity to homes and businesses across the continent to help lift people out of poverty. again, justin, i want to thank you for your partnership. i believe we have laid the foundation for greater cooperation between our countries for years to come. i would like to think that it is only the beginning. i look over to welcome you back for the nuclear security in a few weeks. i am pleased to announce the next north american leaders summit that will be in canada this summer. the prime minister has invited me to address the canadian parliament. that is a great honor and i look forward to the opportunity to speak directly to the canadian people about the extraordinary future that we can build together. prime minister trudeau. prime minister trudeau: thank you, mr. president. be here.honor to as i have reflected on the storied relationship between our two great countries, i

constantly return to president kennedy's wise words and our friendship that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. as president obama mentioned earlier, geography made us neighbors and shared values made us kindred spirits. is ever choices, individually and collectively, that make us friends. that friendship, matched by much hard work, has allowed us to do great things throughout our history. from the beaches of normandy to the free trade agreement and now, today, climate change. the president and i share a common goal. a clean growth economy that continues to provide good jobs and create opportunities for all of our citizens. i am confident that by working together, we will get there sooner than we think. let's take the paris agreement,

for example. is a symbolic declaration of global cooperation on climate change as well as a practical guide for growing our economies that a responsible and sustainable way. canada and the u.s. have committed to signing the agreement as soon as possible. we know that our international partners expect and the leadership from us on this issue. the president and i have announced today that we will take ambitious action to reduce methane omissions by half. reduce these and emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, and implement standards for heavy-duty vehicles, amongst other plans. [speaking french]

>> new standards from fishing in the high seas of the arctic as well as setting new standards to ensure maritime transport. the partnership will also promote sustainable development in the region in addition to putting the bar higher in terms of observing biodiversity in the arctic. we have decided to make our borders more open and safe by to preclear the airport in québec as well as the railroad stations in montréal and vancouver. we are creating a u.s.-canada working group to access how we will result areas -- errors of

identity on the no violence. >> finally, the president and i acknowledge the fundamental and economicique relationship between canada and united states. we have historically been each other's largest trading partners. each and every day, over $2.4 billion worth of goods and services across the border. today, we reaffirm our commitment to streamlining trade between our countries. overall, the president and i agree on many things. including, of paramount importance, the direction we want to take our countries in to ensure a clean and prosperous future. we have made tremendous progress on many issues. fortunately, i will leave town with my beloved expos still here in washington. you cannot have everything. i would like to conclude by

extending my deepest thanks to on thefor his leadership climate change filed today. i want to ensure the american people they have a real partner in canada. canada and the u.s. will stand side to confront the pressing needs that faced not only our two countries, but the entire planet. i am very much looking forward to the remainder of my time here in washington, so thank you again for your leadership and your friendship. i know that our two countries can achieve great things by working together as allies and best friends, as we have done so many times before. we are going to take a few questions. let's start with julie davis. >> i want to ask you about the supreme court. you have said you are looking for a highly-qualified nominee with impeccable credentials. can you give us a sense of what

other factors you are considering? so much of this comes down to a gut feeling for you. does it impact your decision to know that the nominee is likely to hang out in the public eye without hearing of a vote for a long time or maybe ever. shouldn't that be driving your decision when you are asking someone to put themselves forward for this position? prime minister trudeau, i know you have been following our presidential campaign in the u.s. you even made a joke about welcoming americans who might be frightened of a donald trump presidency to your country. what do you think the stakes are for you and the relationship between canada and the united states if donald trump or ted cruz were to win the presidency and to succeed president obama? uci tied to him on a number of issues. how would it affect the relationship if one of them were to succeed president obama? even though it: was not directed at me, let me just -- i want to point out i am

certain that, in 2012, when there was the possibility that i might be reelected, folks were threatening to go to canada as well. one of the great things about a relationship like canada's and the united states is that it transcends party. it is bipartisan. in terms of the interests that we share. with respect to the supreme i have told you what i am looking for. i want somebody who is an outstanding jurist, who has impeccable credentials, who, by historical standards, would not as qualifiedioned for the court. somebody who is want to make sure follows the

constitution, cares about things precedent, understands the necessary humility of a judge at looking at statute and what the elected branches are doing, not viewing or, inves as making law some ways, standing above elected representatives, but also recognizing the critical role that the branch plays in protecting minorities, ensuring that the political system does not skew in ways that systematically leave people out and are mindful of the traditions that are embedded in our cherished documents, like the bill of rights.

in terms of who i select, i am going to do my job and my expectation is going to be, will the senate do its job as outlined in the constitution? i find it ironic that people who are constantly citing the constitution would suddenly read into the constitution requirements, norms, procedures that are nowhere to be found there. oft is precisely the kind interpretive approach at we have vehemently rejected. and have accused liberals of engaging in all the time. abandon your principles, if, in fact, these are your principles, simply for the sake of political expedience. we will see how they operate once the nomination has been

made. i am confident that whoever i will be viewed as an imminently-qualified person. it will be up to senate whetherans to decide they want to follow the constitution and abide by the rules of fair play, but ensure that the supreme court does not just become one more extension of our polarized politics. if and when that happens, our system is not going to work. it is not that the supreme court or any of our courts can be hermetically sealed from the rest of our society. these are human beings. they have opinions and values.

but our goal is to have them be objective and be able to execute givesduties in a way that everyone, both the winning party and losing party of any given case, a sense that they were treated fairly. that depends on a process of selecting and confirming judges that is perceived as fair. cooler headsat will prevail and people will reflect on what is at stake here when the nomination is made. one ofinister trudeau: the things that is abundantly clear whenever a president and prime minister sit down to engage on important issues of relevance to our peoples is that the relationship, the friendship between our two countries goes far beyond any two individuals or ideologies. i have tremendous confidence in

the american people and look forward to working with whomever they choose to send to this white house. >> good morning. this meeting is happening at a unique point in the u.s.-canada relationship. president obama, you have very little time left here. prime minister trudeau, you have several years to think about and work on canada's most important relationship. i would like to ask you a longer-term question. to lay down some markers about big ideas, things you think these countries can achieve in the coming years. and whether those things might include something like a common market that would allow goods and services and workers to flow more freely across our border. on a more personal note, we had a chance to observe each other. i would like to ask your

impression about president obama and his potential legacy, and about prime minister trudeau's potential. if you can answer in french, bonus points to either of you, but we are especially keen to hear prime minister trudeau do so. prime minister trudeau: thank you. we did engage in big conversations this morning and over the months leading up to this meeting today. issues that are important not just to our citizens, but to the world. whether it is how we ensure that there is no contradiction between a strong economy and a protected environment, understanding how we need to work together as individual countries and is a planet to address the concerns of climate change, how we ensure security

for citizens at home but also create stability and opportunity and health security for people around the world facing pandemics, violence, and issues. these are big issues that canada and the u.s. have always been engaged on in various ways over the past decade and we will continue to. one of the things we highlight is the fact that we have different scales, different perspectives on similar issues and on shared values is actually a benefit in that we can call them and each other in our engagement with the world and our approach to important -- complement each other in our engagement with the world and our approach to different issues. i look forward to many years of friendship and collaboration

between our two countries. [speaking french] climate change, security in the world, commitment to the most vulnerable populations. canada and the united states are lucky countries in many ways. we will always have a lot to do in order to be together in the world. this is what we are going to keep on doing in the years and decades to come, and we hope in the centuries to come. president obama, i have learned a lot from him. he is a deep thinker with a big heart and a big brain. for me to be able to count on a friend who has lived through

many of the things i am about to encounter on the political stage and the international stage is a good comfort to me. it is a ways great to have people that you can trust, people you can count on personally because when you are facing very big challenges, such as we are now in the united states and canada. i am always pleased to hear from president obama how he has engaged in difficult issues in the past because he is a man of tremendous heart and tremendous intellect. being able to draw on his experience and wisdom as i face the very real challenges that our country and world will be facing in the coming years is something i appreciate deeply about my friend barack. mr. obama: let me just note first of all that the tender --

tenor of your question seems to imply that i am old and creaky. you have managed it well, but don't think i didn't catch that. i indicated that if in fact you plan to keep your dark hair, you have to start dying in early. you hit a certain point and it's too late. you will be caught. but look. i think justin and his delegation -- because one of the things we learn very rapidly in these jobs is that this is a team effort, not a solo act -- they are bringing the right

values, enormous energy, enormous passion and commitment to their work, and perhaps most importantly, it is clear they are keenly interested in engaging canadian citizens in the process of solving problems. i think that is how the process is supposed to work, and their instincts are sound. that is respect -- reflected in the positive response to the work they have done so what -- so far. i think that will carry them very far. justin's talent, his concern for the canadian people, and his appreciation of the vital role that canada can play in the larger world is self apparent. i think he is going to do a great job. we are looking forward to partnering with him and we are

glad to have him and his team as a partner. with respect to big ideas, to some degree, you don't fix what is not broken. the relationship is extraordinary, and doesn't, i don't think, need revolutionary concepts. what it does require is not taking the relationship for granted. it does require a steady effort, and perhaps most importantly, because we have so much in common, it requires that on the big, looming issues on the horizon, it is vital for us to work together because the more aligned we are, the more we can shape the international agenda to meet these challenges. climate change is such an example.

this is going to be a big problem for everybody. there are countries who are going to be hit worse by it. in some ways, canada and the united states, as wealthier countries, can probably adapt and manage better. on the other hand, we are those responsible for a lot of the carbon pollution causing climate change. if we don't agree. if we are not aggressive. if we are not farsighted. if we don't pool our resources around the research and development energy agenda required to solve this problem, then other countries won't step up and it won't get solved. that's a big idea. that's a really important effort. with respect to the economy, one of the things that canada and the united states share is a commitment to a free market.

i believe, and i know justin does as well, that a market -based economy not only has proven to be the greatest engine for prosperity the world has ever known, but also underwrites our individual freedoms in many ways, and we value our business sector. we value entrepreneurship. but what we are seeing across the developed world -- and this will have manifestations in the developing world -- is the need for more inclusion in growth, making sure it is broad-based, making sure people are not left behind in a globalized economy, and that is an area -- that is a big idea for the united states and canada to work together on, along with our other partners. if we don't get this right, if

we do not make sure that the average canadian or average american has confidence that the fruits of their labor -- the opportunities for their children are going to continue to expand over time -- if they see societies in which a very few are doing better and better and the middle-class and working people are falling further and further behind, that destabilizes the economy, it makes it less efficient, it makes it less rapid and its growth, but it also starts destabilizing our politics and our democracies. and so, working together to find effective ways -- not to close off borders, not to pretend that somehow we can shut off trade,

not to forget that we are ourselves nations of immigrants and that diversity is our strength, but rather to say yes, the world is big, and we are going to help shape it, and we are going to value our openness and diversity and the fact that we are leaders in a global supply chain, but we're going to do so in ways where we make sure everybody benefits. that is important work we have to do together and i know justin shares that commitment just as i do. margaret brennan. margaret: some of your critics have pointed to the incredibly polarized political climate under your administration is contributing to the rise of someone as provocative as donald trump. do you feel responsibility for

that? or some of the protectionist rhetoric from some democratic candidates? do you have a timeline for when you might make a presidential endorsement? do you feel political heat is constraining your pool a viable supreme court nominees? thank you. mr. obama: i think it's important for me to nominate a supreme court nominee quickly because i think it is important for the supreme court to have its full complement of justices. i don't feel constrained in terms of the pool to draw from or that i am having to take shortcuts in terms of the selection and vetting process. with respect to your first question, i have actually heard this argument a number of times. i have been blamed by

republicans for a lot of things, but being blamed for their primaries and who they are selecting for their party is novel. look, i have said and i said at the state of the union that one of my regrets is the degree to which polarization and the nasty tone of our politics has accelerated rather than waned over the course of the last seven and a half years. and i could do all kinds of soul-searching in terms of things i could do better to make sure we are unifying the country, but i also have to say, margaret, that objectively, it is fair to say that the

republican political elites and many of the social media, news outlets, talk radio, television stations have been feeding the republican base for the last seven years a notion that everything i do is to be opposed, that cooperation or compromise somehow is a bit trail, that maximalist, absolutist positions on issues are politically advantageous,

that there is a them out there and and us, and them are the folks who are causing whatever problems you are experiencing, and the tone of that politics, which i certainly have not contributed to -- i don't think i was the one to prompt questions about my birth certificate, for example. i don't remember saying hey, why don't you ask me about that? why don't you question whether i am american, whether i am loyal, whether i have america's best interests at heart? those are not things that were prompted by any actions of mine.

so, what you are seeing within the republican party is, to some degree, all those efforts, over the course of time, creating an environment where somebody like a donald trump can thrive. he is just doing more of what has been done for the last seven and a half years, and in fact, in terms of his position on a range of issues, they are not a whole lot different between any of the other candidates. there is not a massive difference between mr. trump's position on immigration and mr. cruz's position on immigration. mr. trump is just different in the way he says it. there's not a big difference between mr. trump's position and mr. rubio's position on immigration. despite the fact that mr. cruz and mr. rubio are both products of immigration and the openness of our society.

so, i am more than happy to own the responsibility as president, as the only officeholder elected by all of the american people, to continue to make efforts to bridge divides and help us find common ground. as i said before, i think that common ground exists all across the country and you see it every day in the way people live together, work together, play together, raise their kids together. but what i am not going to do is validate some notion that the republican crackup that has been taking place is a consequence of actions that i have taken, and

what is interesting -- i will just say one last thing about this. there are thoughtful conservatives who are troubled by this, who are troubled by the direction of their party. i think it's very important for them to reflect on what it is about the politics they having gauged in that allows the circus we have been seeing to transpire. and to do some introspection because ultimately, i want an effective republican party. i think this country has to have responsible parties that can govern and that are prepared to lead and govern whether they are in the minority or the majority, whether they occupy the white house or they do not.

i have often said i want a serious, effective republican party, in part to challenge some of the blind spots and dogmas in the democratic party, and i think that is useful. you mentioned trade. i believe that there have been bad trade deals on occasion in the past, that oftentimes have served the interests of global corporations, but not necessarily serve the interest -- serve the interest of workers. but i am absolutely persuaded that we cannot put up walls around the global economy, and that to sell a bill of goods to the american people and workers that if you just shut down trade somehow your problems will go

away prevents us from actually solving some of these big problems about inequality and the decline of our manufacturing base and so on, and that is an area where some traditional conservatives and economists have had some important insights, but they can't be presented effectively if it's combined with no interest in helping workers, in busting up unions, and providing tax breaks to the wealthy rather than folks who are working hard and trying to pay the bills, and certainly, it's not going to be heard if coupled with vehement anti-immigrant sentiment that the trays our values -- betrays

our values. i think the democratic voters are doing just fine working this out. i think it's useful that we have had a vigorous debate among to good people who care deeply about our country and to have fought hard on behalf of working people in this country for a long time. i think it has been a good conversation, and my last important role will be to make sure that after the primaries are done i bring everybody together so we can focus on winning the general election.

>> i will be asking my question in french but i will repeat it for you in english afterward. mr. trudeau, you have not talked about lumber, and it's a major problem with bilateral relations. have you thought about a solution to avoid the conflict reopening in november? and what can you do to survive the november election?

all of this could have to be restarted a year from now? you and mr. to do have signed a number of issues. what can be done for this progress to not be lost with the arrival of the new administration? mr. trudeau: this morning we worked very hard and made a lot of progress, and have shown what is at stake, a lot is at stake. we hope this will be solved shortly to help not only canadian workers and the canadian economy but the economy of both of our countries. among this discussion, of course , we raise the question of lumber. we keep working on that. i am totally confident we are on the right track to have a solution in the next weeks and

months to come. in terms of the decision we have taken and the work we have done today, i am extremely confident that what we have managed to achieve, the agreement we have taken and the solution we have found for the problems we have faced together, i am confident all of this is going to become a reality, because at every stage not only are we talking about , what is good for one side or the other side, we are talking about what is good for both countries. our economies are so interwoven and so interconnected, that we are going to have agreement, for instance, that will facilitate crossing borders while increasing the security of our citizens. this is good for both sides and it is where we worked so hard

together with a lot of progress and a lot of success today. we discussed many issues this morning, issues that have been worked on intensely by our respective friends, colleagues, and delegations over the past weeks and months. certainly, softwood lumber came up. i'm confident we are on a track toward resolving this irritant in the coming weeks and months. but in general, the issues we have made tremendous progress on, i am extremely confident we will move forward in a rapid and

appropriate fashion because we found such broad agreement on issues that are not just good for one of our two countries, but indeed both of our countries, canadians and americans for our jobs, for our kids and their futures, for workers, businesses as we tackle challenges and the economy, challenges and the environment, and understand that working together in constructive, productive ways, is exactly what this relationship and indeed this friendship is all about. i am feeling extremely good about the hard work we have done this morning, and indeed about the work remaining to do over the coming weeks and months on the issues we brought forward today. mr. obama: this issue will get resolved in some fashion. our teams are already making progress on it. it has been a long-standing bilateral irritant, but it hardly defines the nature of the

u.s.-canadian relationship, and we have some very smart people and they will find a way to resolve it. undoubtedly, to the dissatisfaction of all parties concerned, because that is the nature of these kinds of things, right? each side will want 100% and we will find a way for each side to get 60% or so of what they need, and people will complain and grumble, but it will be fine. and in terms of continuity, one

thing i will say -- this is an area where i will play the elder statesman and -- as alex described me. and is somebody who came in after an administration that politically saw things very differently than i did. what you discover is that for all the differences you may have in your political parties, when you are actually in charge, then you have to be practical, and you do what is needed to be done and what is in front of you, and one of the things that is important for the united states

or for canada, or for any leading power in the world is to live up to its commitments and to provide continuing momentum on efforts even if they did not start under your administration. so, there were a whole host of initiatives the began under the bush administration, some of which i was very enthusiastic about, like pep far, which provides drugs for aids in various parts of the world. but there were some that when i was outside the government, i questioned how they were approaching it. i might have tweaked it and i might say to my foreign partners look, we have a problem doing it this way, but here is a

suggestion for how we can do the same thing or meet your interests in a slightly different way, but you are always concerned about making sure that the credibility of the united states is sustained or the credibility of canada is sustained, which is why, when there is turnover and governments, the work that has been done continues, particularly when you have a close friend and cringe ship -- close friend and relationship like we do with canada. it's not like the work we are doing on entry and exit visas of vanishes when the next president comes in. of course, i intend to make sure the next president who comes in agrees with me on everything, but just in case that doesn't happen, the u.s. and canadian relationship will be fine. all right? thank you, everybody. thank you. [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2016] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute,

which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] click's next the white house

welcome ceremony for canadian prime minister justin trudeau and his wife sophie greg white trudeau. they welcomed the couple on the south lawn for the ceremony, kicking off the prime minister's

official visit. this is 35 minutes. ♪

[baby crying] ♪

>> present arms!

♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states and mrs. michelle obama. [applause] ♪

[drums] ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, the

national anthem of canada followed by the national anthem of the united states. [band playing "canadian national anthem"]

[band playing "u.s. national anthem"]

♪

♪ >> ceremonial--

at peace. pres. obama: good morning everybody. bonjour. on behalf of the american

people, on behalf of michelle and myself, it is my honor to welcome to the united states prime minister justin trudeau. [applause] mrs. trudeau. their beautiful children and the quite good-looking canadian delegation. [laughter] [applause] it has long been said that you can choose your friends, but you cannot choose your neighbors. [laughter] well, by virtue of geography, the u.s. and canada are blessed to be neighbors. and by choice, we are steadfast allies and the closest of friends. [applause]

the truth is, we don't express this enough, in part because of our national characters. our canadian friends can be more reserved, more easy-going. we americans can be a little louder, more boisterous. and as a result, we have not always conveyed how much we treasure our alliance and ties with our canadian friends. that is why today we are very proud to welcome the first official visit by a canadian prime minister in nearly 20 years. [applause] it's about time, eh? [laughter] and what a beautiful day it is. which is a little unfair. as president, my very first

foreign trip was to canada -- to ottawa in february. [laughter] in the snow. still, our friends from the great white north gave me a very warm welcome. mr. prime minister, we hope to reciprocate some of that warmth and today with your first official visit south of the border. we are joined today by proud canadian americans. [applause] we are family, and this is also a special day for the many canadians who live and work here in america, and who enrich our lives every day. [applause] we don't always realize it, but so often that neighbor, that coworker, that number of the white house staff, one of our favorite artists or performers -- they are canadian. they sneak up on you. [laughter] even as we remember what makes us unique, americans and

canadians -- we see ourselves in each other. we are guided by the same values, including our conviction to the blessings we cherish as free people. they are not gifts to be taken for granted, but her precious freedoms that have to be defended a new by every generation. our brave men and women in uniform have paid the price together across a century of sacrifice. as nato allies, we stand united against terrorism. and for the rights of nations like ukraine to determine their own destiny. as leaders at the united nations, we stand up for peace and security and the human rights of all. our shared values also guide us at home. i am proud to be the first american president to stand with a canadian prime minister and be able to say that in both our

nations, health care is not a privilege for a few, but is now a right for all. [applause] and as two vast and vibrant societies, we reaffirm that our diversity is our strength. whether your family was among the first native peoples to live among these lands, or the refugees we welcomed just yesterday. whether you pray in a church, or a synagogue, or a temple, or a mosque. no matter what province or state you live in, you have the freedom to marry the person that you love. [applause] now, i don't want to gloss over the very real differences between americans and canadians. there are some things we will probably never agree on.

whose beer is better-- [laughter] who is better at hockey. [chatter] [laughter] p.m. trudeau: don't get me started. pres. obama: where is the stanley cup right now? [laughter] pres. obama: i'm sorry, is it in my hometown with the chicago blackhawks? [applause] in case you were wondering. in case you canadians were wondering, where is it? [laughter] and this visit is special for another reason. nearly 40 years ago, on another march morning, another american president welcomed another canadian prime minister here to the white house. that day, prime minister pierre trudeau said america was canada's best friend and ally.

he said that was because we have a common outlook on the world. today, prime minister justin trudeau carries on his work. as prime minister, your election in the first few months in office have brought a new energy and dynamism not only into canada, but to the relationship between our nations. we have a common outlook on the world. i have to say i have never seen so many americans so excited about the visit of a canadian prime minister. [cheers] so with this visit, i believe that the u.s. and canada can do even more together, even more to promote the trade and economic partnerships that provide good jobs and opportunities for our people. even more to ensure the security that so many americans and

canadians count on, so that they can live in safety and freedom. even more to protect our countries and our communities, especially in the arctic from climate change. just as we acted together at paris to reach the most ambitious agreement in history to fight climate change. [applause] and guided by our values, we can do even more together to advance human development around the world. from saving a child from preventable disease, to giving a student in africa electricity to study by. because as americans and canadians, we believe in the inherent dignity of every human being. [applause] as always, our work is nations remains rooted in the friendship between our peoples. and we see that everyday in communities along our shared border. in hyder, alaska, people had crossed the border to celebrate canada day. people from stuart, british

columbia come to celebrate the fourth of july. in alberta, if you hit a home run, there is a good chance the ball will land in sweet grass, montana. in derby line, vermont, where it meets quebec, americans and canadians come together at the local library where the borderline literally runs right across the floor. a resident of one of these border towns once said "we are two different countries but like one big town. people are always there for you." prime minister trudeau -- justin, sophie, to all of our canadian friends -- we are two different countries, but days like this remind us that we are one big town. we reaffirm that americans, as canadians, will always be there for each other. welcome to the united states. bienvenue, mes amis. [applause] p.m. trudeau: mr. president, first lady, distinguished

guests, friends, ladies and gentlemen -- thank you for this extraordinary welcome. thank you so much for inviting sophie and me and through us, all of canada to join you in this spectacular morning. thank you very much. sophie and i, along with our entire delegation are honored and touched by your magnificent hospitality. and by the reinforcement of how powerful you are mr. president, to organize such a perfect day for us. [laughter] [speaking french]

you may recall that our government was elected on a plane to strengthen the middle class. we have an ambitious innovation agenda, as we realize that revitalizing our economy will require investing in a new ideas and new technologies. a plan will foster emerging industries, create good jobs, an increase our global competitiveness. that was the canadian plant, and , and itanadian plan very much resembles the challenges and solutions that you have been putting forward south of the border. a plan to invest in our country and invest in our people. it's wonderful to see that our american friends and partners share and are working on the exact same objectives. see, as our leading trading partner and closest ally, the relationship between our two countries has always been vital.

as an exporting nation, canada is always eager to work closely to reduce trade barriers between our countries. speaking of exports, we know with certainty there is a high demand for canadian goods down here. the few that come to mind that president obama just rightly recognized as extraordinary contributors include patrick sharp of the chicago blackhawks. [laughter] [applause] we have faced many challenges over the course of our shared history. while we have agreed on many things and disagreed on a few others, we remain united in a common purpose.

allies, partners, and friends, as we tackle the world's great challenges. whether we are charting a course for environmental protection, making key investment to grow our middle class, or defending the rights of oppressed peoples abroad, canada and the united states will always collaborate in partnership and good faith. the history may be complex, but the bottom line is clear. there is no relationship in the entire world like the canada-u.s. relationship. [cheers] [applause] our great countries have been friends a long time. we grew up together. and like all great enduring friendships, at our best, we bring out the best in one another. and through it all, our enormous shared accomplishments speak for themselves. prosperous, free, diverse societies that have shaped

history together. we could not be prouder of that past. on behalf of 36 million canadians, i thank you all for your warm welcome. now let's get to work on shaping our shared future. merci beaucoup. [applause] >> attention! right shoulder, halt! >> mr. president, this concludes

the ceremony. ♪ [applause] ♪

>> the french interior minister is in washington today. he will address global terrorism challenges. we will be live from george washington university center for cyber and