President Obama on Brexit: “We respect their decision”
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2016-06-24
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As the world reacts sharply to the news that the UK voted to leave the European Union, President Obama issued a statement of support from the White House.
It follows an April trip to London in which he urged the U.S.’ strongest European ally to remain in the EU.
“The people of the United Kingdom have spoken, and we respect their decision.
The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is enduring, and the United Kingdom’s membership in NATO remains a vital cornerstone of U.S. foreign, security, and economic policy.”
While in London, Obama said 21st century Europe “looks an awful lot better” than in the 20th century, and “I think a majority of Europeans recognize that.”
He also warned that a Brexit vote could harm the UK’s trade status with the U.S., indicating that a trade agreement with the EU would be the US’ first priority, with the UK falling to the back of the line.
It follows an April trip to London in which he urged the U.S.’ strongest European ally to remain in the EU.
“The people of the United Kingdom have spoken, and we respect their decision.
The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is enduring, and the United Kingdom’s membership in NATO remains a vital cornerstone of U.S. foreign, security, and economic policy.”
While in London, Obama said 21st century Europe “looks an awful lot better” than in the 20th century, and “I think a majority of Europeans recognize that.”
He also warned that a Brexit vote could harm the UK’s trade status with the U.S., indicating that a trade agreement with the EU would be the US’ first priority, with the UK falling to the back of the line.
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