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In
the spirit of mutual respect we are also heartened by recent steps to
change the relationship between the United States and Cuba. We have
made it clear at every summit that the formal inclusion of Cuba into
the mainstream of hemispheric affairs remains a priority for us. |
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Obama and Chavez exchange greetings
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4/17/2009
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United States President Barack Obama greets President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez. |
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Chavez greets media outside Summit venue
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4/17/2009
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The President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez has arrived at the official site of the Fifth Summit of the Americas.
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T&T President George Maxwell Richards arrives at the Hyatt
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4/18/2009
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The
President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago His Excellency George
Maxwell Richards and his wife Dr. Jean Ramjohn-Richards just arrived at
the Hyatt Regency in the midst of the media frenzy created moments
before following the arrival of US President Barack Obama. |
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Chile's first woman president arrives at the Hyatt
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4/17/2009
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Chile's
first woman president, Michelle Bachelet, arrived at the Hyatt just
moments ago to the flashing camera lights of the world’s media. |
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Bolivian President arrives at Piarco
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4/17/2009
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With
less than one hour to go before the start of the Opening Ceremony of
the Fifth Summit of the Americas, the leaders of the Americas continue
to arrive at Piarco International Airport. |
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Barack Obama is in Trinidad
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4/17/2009
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President of the United States of America Barack Obama has arrived in Trinidad and Tobago some 20 minutes ahead of schedule. |
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World Leaders touch down at Piarco International Airport
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4/17/2009
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Eight
of the 34 world leaders carded to attend the Fifth Summit of the
Americas at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
today have arrived at the Piarco International Airport in anticipation
of the Summit’s opening ceremony at 5:00 pm local time. |
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