“And if the press were straight and honest and forthright and tough, we would be a far greater nation.” “I really hope that you and President Putin get together and can solve your problem. That would be a tremendous achievement.” “It’s a ridiculous story. It’s a partisan whistle-blower. I’ve had conversations with many leaders. They’re always appropriate. I think Scott can tell you that. Always appropriate.” “You’re the first leader from sub-Saharan Africa to visit President Trump here at the White House. Did you address his reported comments from earlier this year when he reportedly used vulgar language to describe African nations?” “I’m not sure about, you know, the validity or whether that allegation against the president was true or not. So the best thing for me is to keep quiet.” “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be involved to democratic open, (unclear) elections. Elections of U.S.A.” “— but we do have a very special relationship. In fact, I’ll get that little piece of dandruff off. Little piece. We have to make him perfect.”