Chapter 2943: Speak Straight

When the first lady arrived, everyone stood up to greet her, because everyone knows the influence of the first lady on the president.

"Hi, everyone," Michelle looked the same as before. When greeting, she would lean forward slightly, and she was very approachable.

Finally, her eyes turned to Feng Yiping, "Feng," she beamed, "Long time no see!"

"Michelle, long time no see," Feng Yiping was about to shake hands with her, but unexpectedly, she gave her a hug.

She also came to meet Feng Yiping, which was of course planned. Their meeting at the party where Feng Yiping invested in NAVTEQ, and the couple's subsequent trip to Silicon Valley, could be found out by anyone who was interested. They were so secretive that it made people think, That's a problem.

What's more, everyone knows Buchanan's resume, so Feng Yiping felt that what Xiao O'Hei said was right, so he simply disclosed it openly like this.

The main reason is that even in a country like the United States, even a low-ranking cabinet official like Buchanan is difficult to check casually, let alone a president who has no problems.

When Clinton was impeached, it was because not only could he not control his own lower body, but he could not handle the people involved.

But even those who are most determined to rebel after hearing the news cannot put forward relevant motions just because Xiao Aohei had contact with Feng Yiping a long time ago and because he is meeting Feng Yiping now.

Such a thing involves too much to be willful.

However, Feng Yiping was really surprised that Michelle could be so invisible.

Seeing this, Rahm Emanuel stood up and said goodbye first. This guy who used to study ballet and is now known as Rambo has known Michelle well for a long time and has the best relationship.

Summers stood up immediately.

After all, Feng Yiping was not a member of their power circle, he was just a distinguished guest. Therefore, they could only talk about the general trend of future economic development. Specific issues could not be involved because they needed to be kept confidential.

In the past half hour, we have talked quite thoroughly, and it is just right to end it at this time.

Shapiro, who originally had a distant relationship with O'Hei, thought that she was called here mainly for training. She felt that participating in today's meeting was because of the intention of being a confidant of the current president - but she guessed wrong. Little O'Hei has already spoken, "Shapiro will stay for a moment."

Whether he becomes a confidant or not remains to be seen, but being scolded seems inevitable.

Michelle suggested to Feng Yiping at the right time, "Feng, do you want to try the burgers in our kitchen?"

"I've been longing for it for a long time, and I'm so happy," Feng Yiping said immediately.

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The kitchen of the White House, just like this house, is really just that in terms of hardware. The focus is on its aura.

Of course, the same is true for the burgers provided. The main reason is that Feng Yiping is not a gourmet. Even though he has become a rich man now, he always feels that those burgers that cost dozens, hundreds or even thousands of dollars are just more gimmicks, and Lu It’s no different at the fast food restaurant nearby.

But that didn't stop him from appreciating it. It was always right to praise the hostess's kitchen in front of her - even if it was the White House.

"Von, we haven't formally thanked you yet," Michelle said after the chef and the others had walked away.

She said this without officially expressing her gratitude, naturally after she was officially elected.

"Thank you Feng!" This time, she said her thanks very solemnly.

"Michelle, in our place, it's like this. Between real friends, there's no need to say these disrespectful words," Feng Yiping said, "It's just that I hope I treat you as friends, not as high-ranking people."

Of course he was smiling when he said the latter sentence.

"Feng, you have always been our best friend. It is our honor to be your friend!" Michelle said very solemnly again.

"It is also an honor for me to get to know you," Feng Yiping said equally solemnly.

At times like this, a reciprocal scene is very important.

Also very effective.

At least after saying this, they all acted as if their relationship had taken another step forward.

"What are we talking about?" Xiao Aohei came over at the right time.

What the hell, he still held his head high, put his hands in his pockets, swung the hem of his suit behind his buttocks, and walked slowly and unhurriedly. He looked very star-like and idol-like.

This kid is still a little intoxicated by the glory that his new job brings.

"Mr. President, I haven't congratulated you in person yet. Congratulations!"

"Haha," Xiao Aohei smiled, feeling a little proud, "We are very sorry that you couldn't come that day."

This means that on the day he was sworn in, Feng Yiping did not attend the ceremony.

"I had some concerns at the time," Feng Yiping said. "Besides, isn't there a next time?"

"Haha," the three people laughed at the same time.

Feng Yiping looked at Xiao Aohei also picking up a hamburger and said to himself, so you won't express your gratitude to me now, right?

Fortunately, he is not someone who particularly cares about such scenes.

Both parties didn't have much time for small talk. Xiao Aohei quickly turned to the topic, "Feng, is it really difficult to improve the economic situation in the past two years?"

“I think, yes,” Feng Yiping said. “In the past two years, due to the aftermath of subprime mortgages and the financial problems that may have arisen in other economies, from an overall perspective, the economic situation has been really difficult to improve. A big change,”

"So, it is difficult to see a significant improvement in employment and other aspects," Obama said, holding a hamburger with a heavy face.

No wonder he was in a bad mood. After he entered the White House, he immediately announced six things to do. The first one was to revitalize the US economy.

This is also the basis for him to win further support from voters, but now it seems that it is very difficult to make achievements in this regard as soon as possible.

"I'm afraid so," Feng Yiping said.

"As a friend, I will say it directly. The mid-term elections in the first term are likely to suffer setbacks,"

The second of the six things Obama announced, that is, the second priority, is the universal health care bill, and at present, the prospects of this bill are also very bleak.

Speaking of which, it is also because the United States is the only country among all developed countries that has not achieved universal health care. You know, even Russia, which they have been arguing about, has universal health care.

But in the United States, at present, at least 15% of people still have no health care at all.

The vast majority of these 15% of people are of course vulnerable groups, so establishing a universal health care system has been the dream of Americans, especially the Democratic Party of the United States, for nearly a century.

In the nearly 100 years since 1912, many US presidents, including Roosevelt, Truman, Kennedy, Carter, and Clinton, have used health insurance as a highlight in their campaign speeches, vowed to achieve universal health insurance, and tried to promote health reform during their terms, but so far, the results have all been bloody failures.

Obviously, if Obama can accomplish this, then his political capital will undoubtedly be very sufficient - American politicians especially need political achievements.

The problem is that the interests involved are too complicated, and the previous presidents finally backed away from health reform.

The Republican Party will certainly not support him on this matter, even within the Democratic Party, and more importantly, some people also oppose it.

The important thing is that quite a number of people do not support this bill.

One of the items in Obama's health insurance plan is to implement mandatory personal health insurance, which makes this issue no longer a simple economic issue.

We may think it is hypocritical, but in the United States, even if many people do not understand what is truly achievable freedom, this issue must be one of the most sensitive issues in the United States.

The mandatory clauses in Obama's bill have triggered a traditional ethical issue. Do we want freedom or mandatory basic protection?

Some people, such as young people, feel that I don't need medical insurance at all at my young age. Why do you insist on making me pay or join this plan? This interferes with our most basic democracy and freedom.

Also, the issue of cost, which used to be voluntary, has now become something that everyone has to pay, and the middle class pays relatively more.

Therefore, Obama's health care bill has caused some people, those who do not see a doctor much, but have a good income and are not below the 4% poverty line, to suffer financial losses.

Of course, they will resist.

But Obama is very eager to accomplish this, and he began to vigorously promote it at the beginning of his term.

The remaining four of the six things he announced are mainly related to war, but at present, it is very difficult to end the war in Afghanistan and Iraq or withdraw troops from those two places.

Including, they have been hunting down the top man, **, for so many years, but there has been no result, that is, they have always owed the people an explanation.

Therefore, in the next mid-term election - that is, next year, when he takes office, none of the key issues he promised will have a good result, which will of course directly reflect the election situation.

The thought of failure soon after taking office is unacceptable to little Obama at this time, "Feng, my friend, what suggestions do you have?"

Feng Yiping understood that what he meant by this was, do you think that my arrangement of key tasks is wrong in some direction?

In this case, he certainly would not say it directly at this time, and he could not say it directly.

"I fully support your decision, Mr. President," Feng Yiping said, "I think you also know that things like closing Guantanamo prison will definitely encounter difficulties and there will definitely be many people who oppose it, but making such a decision is correct,"

Little Obama's face immediately glowed.

The decision to close Guantanamo was an order he signed less than 12 hours after he took office in the White House, and it was a decision he was proud of. However, as Feng Yiping said, his decision was opposed by many people, including his chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel.

"Yes, we all know that such a decision is somewhat idealistic, but what has supported us to this day? Isn't it the ideal!" Feng Yiping said.