Australian football fans noticed the way US President Barack Obama nonchalantly held the Sherrin in one hand, indicating he might be a natural at our great game, but the real point of a footy in the Oval Office was what it said about the familiarity between our nations. By taking a footy as a gift, Julia Gillard emphasised her message that we must always be "great mates" and the President reciprocated with his easy charm. The informal honour of the joint school visit heightens the formal recognition of the Prime Minister's address to congress, where tonight she will renew Australia's commitment to the broad relationship and the alliance.
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