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Barack Obama pardoned a turkey.
The Republican National Committee posted a note: Obama Soft on Fowl; Clemency for Animals Raises Concerns.
Tiger Woods is giving thanks for his family, his privacy, and his sterling reputation.
CNN posted a note: White House Party Crash! Socialites Secretly Snooker Secret Service!
Manmohan Singh
On behalf of the people of India, I thank you for hosting such a wonderful event.
Rick Sanchez
Move it, Gandhi, you're in my shot.
The House Committee on Homeland Security invited Tareq Salahi and Michaele Salahi to the event Hearing on White House Security Breach.
Bennie Thompson
Congrats! You're on the list!
Michaele Salahi posted a video: Today Show Interview.
Michaele Salahi
This has been simply devastating.
Tareq Salahi
Truly terrible.
Matt Lauer
OK, cut! Thanks, guys, that was great.
America is turning its attention to Afghanistan.
Michaele Salahi posted a note: Everybody help! The balloon floated away and Tareq is inside!
Barack Obama posted a note: Afghanistan speech draft.
Barack Obama
What is it--it's an increase ... enhancement ... escalation ...
Jon Favreau
... surge?
Barack Obama
You're fired.
Barack Obama posted a note: 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan.
Mullah Mohammad Omar posted a note: 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan.
Harry Reid posted a note: Senate Debate on Health Care Reform.
Ben Nelson
Too expensive.
Joe Lieberman
Too risky.
Jim Bunning
Too long. I propose we delete every third word.
Mitch McConnell posted a note: Keep Everything the Same Act of 2009.
Ben Nelson
Ooh, that's good.
Joe Lieberman
Finally, some new ideas.
Jim Bunning
Still too long.
John McCain posted a note: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009.
John McCain
Everyone must address me for a day as "Mr. President."
Harry Reid
Barack?
Barack Obama
Yeah, sure, whatever.
Harry Reid posted a note: Tax on cosmetic surgery.
Barbara Boxer
Unfair to women.
Pat Leahy
Doesn't raise enough money.
Joe Lieberman
I oppose this measure, just to be a dick.
Congressional Budget Office posted a note: Health care reform won't bend the curve.
Harry Reid
A shoddy estimate by a historically inaccurate body.
Congressional Budget Office posted a note: Health care reform lowers premiums.
Harry Reid
A paragon of accuracy and objectivity.
Mitt Romney took the quiz Republican Purity Test with the result:
Mike Huckabee took the quiz Republican Purity Test with the result:
Ronald Reagan took the quiz Republican Purity Test with the result:
MSNBC posted an article: Health care reform lowers premiums.
Bernie Sanders
I refuse to confirm a Wall Street honcho who won't hold banks responsible for their actions.
Jim Bunning
I don't like bald people.
Barack Obama added Copenhagen to the Places I've Been application.
James Inhofe added Copenhagen to the Places I've Been Beaten to Death by a Diverse Environmentalist Mob, in All Likelihood application.
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