"Many of us have grown up with Islwyn and Norman regard them as the elder statesmen of the choir and we hold them inhighesteem, not just as first-class choristers but true gentlemen, " he added.
"This was a massive coup for the UK capital, showing not only the highesteemin which Chinese businesses hold British skills, but also the big retail opportunity that the UK represents, " he wrote.
Mr. Prime Minister, yours is the first official state visit of my presidency, and it is fitting that you and India be so recognized. (Applause.) This visit reflects the highesteemin which I and the American people hold your wise leadership.