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Now, there's a lot about running for President that is tough. Especially, I don't miss sleeping in motels and hotels, and I don't miss not being with my kids as much as I'd like. But the best thing about being a candidate-and all of you know this because those Members of Congress who are here, you've run, you know what it's like-you get to see the country. You get to know the character of the American people. Over the last 2 years, I visited almost all 50 States.
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Remarks at the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia
February 5, 2009
The President. Thank you, Democrats. Thank you. Please, everybody have a seat-everybody have a seat. It is great to be here with so many friends. Thank you for giving me a reason to use Air Force One. [Laughter] It's pretty nice. [Laughter]I'm glad to see the House Democratic Caucus is getting by just fine without my Chief of Staff. [Laughter] I don't know how many of you were at the Alfalfa dinner, but I pointed out, you know, this whole myth of Rahm being this tough guy, mean, is just not true. At least once a week he spends time teaching profanity to underprivileged children. [Laughter] So he's got a soft spot.I want to thank John Larson for inviting me here tonight. This is John's first conference as chairman of the Democratic caucus, so we're both new at this. John, congratulations.I want to acknowledge the great Speaker of the House, Nancy Pel...See the full content of this document
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