Barack Obama actually said...

I want to emphasize to you, Mr. President-elect, that we now are going to want to do everything we can to help you succeed, because if you succeed, then the country succeeds.

Context

Remarks Following a Meeting With President-Elect Donald J. Trump

11/09/2016

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