Remarks at ASEAN Business and Investment Summit
Bali, Indonesia
November 18, 2011
Thank you so much, and I am so excited about being back here today, and I want to recognize all of the distinguished guests. I know Minister Gita Wirjawan was here, and I know he had to go to a meeting at the – has already left with some distinguished officials. But to all of you public and private sector representatives, organizations, executives from within ASEAN and beyond, it is a great honor for me to be representing the United States.
We had a whirlwind tour through the Asia Pacific region. As you might know, President Obama and I were together at the APEC leaders meeting in Honolulu. Then, of course, President Obama went to Australia, I went to the Philippines and Thailand, and now here we are in beautiful Bali. And I am excited that – (applause) – President Obama will be the first American President ever to attend the East Asia Summit, and that is a big tribute to you. (Applause.)
