You know, there's certain days that remind me of why I ran for this office. And then there are moments like this, where I pardon a turkey and send it to Disneyland. But every single day I am thankful for the extraordinary responsibility that the American people have placed in me.
Obama reflects on the significance of his role as president during the turkey pardon ceremony.
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