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September 8, 2016

In Laos, Obama Questioned About Dakota Access Pipeline
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Obama continues his historic trip to Laos, where he briefly spoke with
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ahead of a dinner. The informal
meeting came after Obama canceled a more formal sit-down with Duterte,
after Duterte called Obama a "son of a whore." Meanwhile, while taking
questions at a news conference in Laos, Obama was asked about the Dakota
Access pipeline by a Malaysian woman.

Malaysian woman: "My question is: In your capacity, what can you do to
ensure the protection of the ancestral land, the supply of clean water
and also environmental justice is upheld?"

President Barack Obama: "Well, it's a great question. As many of you
know, the way that Native Americans were treated was tragic. And one of
the priorities that I've had as president is restoring an honest and
generous and respectful relationship with Native American tribes. I
can't give you details on this particular case. I'd have to go back to
my staff and find out how are we doing on this one."

Topics:Dakota Access Pipeline

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