Obama Seeks to Calm US, Global Fears After Brexit Shock

With world financial markets reeling from the shock that the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, U.S. President Barack Obama put out a measured statement Friday. "The people of the United Kingdom have spoken, and we respect their decision." He added that the "special relationship" between the U.S. and the UK is "enduring," and that the latter's membership in NATO "remains a vital cornerstone of U.S. foreign, security, and economic...

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