November 20th, 2010
06:51 PM ET
The Naked Truth: Obama Searching for Screening AlternativesLISBON, Portugal (CNN) - President Barack Obama was thrust into the spotlight when asked at a NATO press conference what he thought about the new screening methods passengers must endure at airports. Calling the pat-downs and body scans a "tough situation," the President struck an empathetic tone. "One of the most frustrating aspects of this fight against terrorism is that it has created a whole security apparatus around us that causes huge inconvenience for all of us. And I understand people's frustrations. And what I've said to the TSA is that you have to constantly refine and measure whether what we're doing is the only way to assure the American people's safety. And you also have to think through are there ways of doing it that are less intrusive." 
November 20th, 2010
06:21 PM ET
Images of Lisbon: Cupcakes We went on a hunt for Lisbon's famous custard tarts near the presidential palace, but due to the NATO lock down of the city, we where unable to get there. So the next best thing here, a city with a long tradition in pastries, are its cupcakes! Although there are a couple of shops where you can find them, the best is TEASE, Lisbon’s Rock-n-roll Bakery in Bairro Alto. They offer many different designs, colors and flavors, all for $3.25 a piece - very tempting. 
November 20th, 2010
05:44 PM ET
Hallway VIP EncounterSometimes you just run into very important people when you're walking down the hall and of course you have to stop and ask a few questions. Especially if it's Gen. David Petraeus. 
November 20th, 2010
05:12 PM ET
Portuguese Influence on Obama Family LISBON, Portugal (CNN) - While in Lisbon for the NATO and EU Summits, Obama took time to mention to the Portuguese Prime Minister what an influence Portugal has been on the Obama family. "I understand that there’s been a fair amount of interest here about how my family has been enriched by Portugal as well, specifically Bo, our dog. He is the most popular member of the White House. " 
November 20th, 2010
04:24 PM ET
President Obama's Remarks at the End of EU SummitWell, thank you very much. Good evening, everyone. It is a pleasure to be here with President Barroso and President Van Rompuy. I am proud to be here. I was proud to meet with the leaders of the 27 European member states during our summit in Prague last year. I was pleased to welcome President Barroso and the EU leadership to the White House last fall. I have been pleased to work with both Herman and Jose at the G20 context, and today marks our first summit under the EU’s Lisbon treaty. So - it was also wonderful to meet Cathy Ashton, who’s doing outstanding work. 
November 20th, 2010
02:14 PM ET
Obama: "Every once in a while, I do things right."LISBON, Portugal (CNN)– During a very brief photo-op between President Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai, the two leaders were were casually chatting while the press was in the room. They talked about the NATO summit overall and Karzai thanked Obama for setting the right tone with his remarks. Obama's response? He thanked him and said "That was my goal. Every once in a while, I do things right." 
November 20th, 2010
12:44 PM ET
Event Control While events are going on at the NATO Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, Event Control in Atlanta monitors the live feeds and coordinates requests for the reporters. 
November 20th, 2010
11:00 AM ET
NATO, Afghanistan hammer out long term tiesBy CNN Wire Staff LISBON, Portugal (CNN) –NATO and the Afghan government on Saturday forged a "long-term" partnership declaration - an agreement that will leave international forces in the war-torn country for many years after a planned military transition in 2014. "We will stay as long as it takes to finish our job," said Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO's secretary-general. 
November 20th, 2010
09:06 AM ET
Obama Shopping for a GM?LISBON, Portugal (CNN) –While President Obama was at the NATO Summit, he took some time away from meetings to check out and tout the next generation of GM cars headed to European markets. 
November 20th, 2010
05:45 AM ET
Portugal: Again plays host - at the epicenter of critical decisions on warLISBON, Portugal (CNN) - It was the kind of moment that made me feel like my heart was beating outside my chest. My hands were sweating, my mouth was dry. There was palpable anxiety inside the modest conference room where a small group of U.S. journalists traveled to Portugal's Azores Islands. It was March 16, 2003, and I was part of the pool rotation accompanying President George W. Bush for an emergency war summit. We flew for about five and a half hours to the Portuguese island of Terceira, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, to an American airbase. |
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