Obama apologizes to CA Attorney General for comment on looksApril 6, 2013 - 10:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Obama has apologized to California Attorney General Kamala Harris for commenting on her looks, an aide said Friday, April 5, according to USA Today. "He called her to apologize for the distraction created by his comments," said White House spokesman Jay Carney. "They are old friends and good friends," Carney said."And he did not want in any way to diminish the attorney general's professional accomplishments and her capabilities." During a fundraiser in California, Obama praised Harris' work and added that "she also happens to be, by far, the best-looking attorney general in the country." As the crowd reacted, the president said, "It's true! Come on!" Some commentators criticized Obama for the crack, calling it sexist and demeaning. Carney pointed out that Obama also described Harris as "brilliant, dedicated, and tough." The president also "fully recognizes the challenge women continue to face in the workplace and that they should not be judged based on appearance," Carney said. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new one. |