US president salutes French people for going ahead with crucial climate talks in his address to heads of state on first day of the conferenceBarack Obama has told crucial UN climate talks in Paris that the negotiations represent an “act of defiance” after the barbaric attacks in the city two weeks ago in which 130 people were killed.
Offering his condolences and pledging solidarity with the people of “this fine city” he said,“We occupy come to Paris to indicate our resolve ... to protect our people, and to uphold the enduring values that keep us strong and keep us free. We salute the people of Paris for insisting this crucial conference go on.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com