"I am delighted to be the country that means a lot to me," Obama said.
United States President Barack Obama gets applause in a speech at the University of Indonesia. Obama did not forget to start the speech by saying congratulations in the Indonesian language.
"Selamat Pagi, Assalamualaikum" Obama said. Applause Direct formations in the Hall of the UI in the event that started at 09:20, Wednesday, November 10, 2010 it.
"Pulang kampung nih," Obama said. And this time more powerful applause it receives. Nearly one-minute applause formations.
Obama then continued in English. "I am very happy to be here with Michelle. I am pleased to be the country that means a lot to me," he said.
Obama then saying condolences to the victims of natural disasters in Indonesia. Obama said his country is ready to assist Indonesia. "I know the strength and resilience of the people of Indonesia were tested once again," he said.
Afterwards, Obama said in Indonesian, "Indonesia bagian dari diri saya." Obama said, when arrived in Indonesia in 1967, as a child, Jakarta saw very different from today.
"Hotel Indonesia is only one of the few tall buildings (the time)," he said. "Only one shopping center, Sarinah," he said. Many rickshaw and bemo everywhere, Obama said.
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