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"Since we're in the Emerald Isles here, let me quote the bard, William Shakespeare," Obama said. "‘What wound,’ he writes, ‘did ever heal but by degrees.’"
The term "Emerald Isle" refers to Ireland, not Scotland or other countries in the United Kingdom. On top of that, Shakespeare is England's national bard, not Scotland's. That honor goes to Robert Burns, author of poems and songs, including "Auld Lang Syne."
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The term "Emerald Isle" refers to Ireland, not Scotland or other countries in the United Kingdom. On top of that, Shakespeare is England's national bard, not Scotland's. That honor goes to Robert Burns, author of poems and songs, including "Auld Lang Syne."
Obama mixes up Scotland with 'Emerald Isles' of Ireland in COP26 speech
Former President Obama referred to Scotland as "the Emerald Isles," which refers to Ireland during a speech addressing the COP26 conference in Glasgow on Monday.
