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The senior Ukrainian source told AFP that the tone of rhetoric between the White House and Kyiv was now "very businesslike."

“He’s businesslike and focused, and very serious about what he does,” said Mike Van Winkle, a spokesman for the California Department of Justice.

In front of the world's cameras, the two exchanged warm words, and a businesslike handshake, which set the tone for a generally respectful relationship.

Miller delivered the news brusquely, citing Islas’ lack of confidence, his teenage acne and his Latino heritage in a “businesslike tone.”

No crowns or robes, with the King looking businesslike in a suit.