HIGHLIGHTS-Boris Johnson speaks after becoming UK prime minister

Boris Johnson made his first speech after becoming British Prime Minister on Wednesday. Following are highlights of his comments as he spoke to the media outside 10 Downing Street.

"I pay tribute to the fortitude and patience of my predecessor, her deep sense of public service but in spite of all her efforts there are pessimists at home and abroad."

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