U.S. - Mexico Relations: Obama, Calderon Assess Drug War, Economy and a '21st Century Border'

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Obama, Calderon Assess Drug War, Economy and a '21st Century Border' PBS NewsHour | PBS: "In a news conference with Mexican President Felipe Calderon, President Obama praised a 'new era of respect, cooperation and partnership between our two countries,' pointing to the 'strong bond between our two societies.'

President Obama called Mexico a key economic partner, and said the two nations should work to expand trade. 'Remember, Mexico is the second-largest market for American exports,' he said. 'It supports some one million American job.'

The president also said the two countries are working on a '21st century border,' to make the passage of good and people more fluid and safe.

Referring to the violent drug war that has dominated headlines in recent years, President Obama said 'we're also deepening our cooperation against the drug cartels that threaten both our peoples...President Calderon and the Mexican people have shown extraordinary courage in the fight for their country.'...

For his part, President Calderon said he was happy to see that the two countries "agree on the basic principle of co-responsibility," and that the two governments had "progressed substantially" on key areas of cooperation, including opening new border crossings and ongoing dialogue in the bilateral relationship. "Mexico and the United States are authentic, strategic partners," he said."