In Her Usual Manner

“In her usual manner, Merkel spoke in German. 

It is worth pointing out, however, 

that before the translator had an opportunity to convert her statements to English, 

Obama gave the chancellor and the press a big smile, saying, 

‘I think what she said was good. I’m teasing.’ 

The laughter in the room drowned out 

the sounds of the cameras clicking and flashing,

 with Merkel’s giggle and smile among the loudest.”

~ Claudia Clark, Dear Barack: 
The Extraordinary Partnership of Barack Obama and Angela Merkel