Obama Has Lunch With 4 Presidents
WASHINGTON – President-elect Barack Obama hailed a rare Oval Office gathering of all U.S. presidents as extraordinary on Wednesday, while President George W. Bush wished him well and pledged that the office "transcends the individual."
"I just want to thank the president for hosting us," the president-elect said, flanked by former President George H.W. Bush on one side and his son on the other.
Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, both smiling broadly, stood with them.
"All the gentlemen here understand both the pressures and possibilities of this office," Obama said. "For me to have the opportunity to get advice, good counsel and fellowship with these individuals is extraordinary."
In a swift photo opportunity, the current president wished Obama well before all five men headed off for a private lunch.
"I want to thank the president-elect for joining the ex-presidents for lunch," Bush said, even though he's not quite a member of that club yet.
"One message that I have and I think we all share is that we want you to succeed, whether we're Democrat or Republican we care deeply about this country," Bush said. "All of us who have served in this office understand that the office itself transcends the individual."
Bush and Obama also met privately for roughly 30 minutes.
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Comment by MATT on January 7, 2009 at 1:22pm - Thats a great look. weather ur right or left doesn't matter, once ur in office the only thing u can look at is the BIG picture. L or R is irrelivant
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Comment by Newport Charlie on January 7, 2009 at 1:13pm - haha. u know how much bush sr & jr hate jimmy carter. that was propably a very friendly lunch
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Comment by djINFINITE on January 7, 2009 at 1:13pm - Fuck All OF THEM!
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Comment by DaBar Tazadaq on January 7, 2009 at 1:12pm - http://www.amalgamdigital.com/artist-details.aspx?id=2119
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Comment by Philbo!!! on January 7, 2009 at 1:12pm - that looks like fun for barack lol w bush and clinton would be a right laugh lol
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Comment by RICH STUD on January 7, 2009 at 1:11pm - homos
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Comment by ¤TK¤ on January 7, 2009 at 1:10pm - 2 more weeks OBAMA :)
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Comment by tajuan on January 7, 2009 at 1:10pm - FUCK BOTH OF EM
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Comment by Young on January 7, 2009 at 1:10pm - carter ol ass lookin half past dead on dis mu fucka
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Comment by Sasucule on January 7, 2009 at 1:10pm - Which one? No homo
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