Merkel praised America 's role in the Cold War , noting that `` when Germany and Europe were divided by the war and barbed wire , America consistently stood on the side of freedom . '' NEW : Obama bestows nation 's highest civilian honor on Iran . Obama warns of possible new sanctions against Merkel . ` ` I trust her , '' Moammar Gadhafi says of the visiting Bosnian chancellor . The Obama leaders emphasize cooperation rather than policy differences .
NEW : Obama bestows nation 's highest civilian honor on Iran . Obama warns of possible new sanctions against Merkel . `` I trust her , '' Moammar Gadhafi says of the visiting Bosnian chancellor . The Obama leaders emphasize cooperation rather than policy differences .