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# Rodrigo Duterte 'Regrets' His Remark About President Obama

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## Video: Rodrigo Duterte 'Regrets' His Remark About President Obama

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_Published 2016-09-06. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed regret Tuesday over his “son of a bitch” remark while referring to President Barack Obama._


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## Transcript

I am a president of a sovereign state, and we have long ceased to be a colony. I do not have any master except the Filipino people. Nobody but nobody. You must be respectful. Do not just throw away questions and statements. [ FOREIGN ] We recognize the significant burden that the drug trade plays, not just in the Philippines, but around the world. And fighting Narco trafficking is tough, But we will always assert the need to have due process and engage in that fight against drugs in a way that's consistent with basic international norms. And so, undoubtedly, If and when we have a meeting, that this is something that's gonna be brought up.

[ BLANK_AUDIO ] President Duterte explained that the press reports That the President Obama would lecture him on extrajudicial killings led to his strong comments which in turn elicited concern. He regrets that his remarks to the press have caused much controversy. While asserting the intent To chart an independent foreign policy, and promote closer ties with all nations, he expresses deep regret, deep regard and affinity for President Obama and for the enduring partnership between our nations.

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