[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 44, Number 27 (Monday, July 14, 2008)] [Page 971] [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov] <R04> Remarks Following a Meeting With Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany in Toyako July 8, 2008 President Bush. Madam Chancellor, thank you for yet another visit. I value your friendship; I value your advice. We talked about a lot of common problems and a lot of common opportunities. We talked about the G-8. We talked about the need to work--to continue to work together on Iran. Angela Merkel is a constructive force for good. And I appreciate your time. Thank you. Chancellor Merkel. Well, thank you very much. As always, we had a very interesting exchange of view, a very intensive exchange of view. And let me tell you that I'm very satisfied with the work that has gone on, on the G-8 documents, as regards progress on the issue of climate change, cooperation in the area of food and oil. We discussed here a number of other foreign policy--foreign political issues--sorry. We also discussed WTO and the possible conclusion to that negotiating process. And let me say that we are hopeful that such a successful conclusion may be possible over the next few weeks to come. President Bush. Thank you. Note: The President spoke at 9:56 a.m. at the Windsor Hotel Toya Resort and Spa. Chancellor Merkel spoke in German, and her remarks were translated by an interpreter.