And I think the Prime Minister and our Canadian friends understand that it's important for us to make sure that all the questions regarding the project are properly understood, especially its impact on our environment and the health and safety of the American people.

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And so I think it's very important to understand that good friends don't worry about the symbols and the conventions and the protocols.

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