On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
They seemed to be caught by surprise.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “They seemed to be caught by surprise.”
Editor's note · Context
This refers to the White House's reaction to Senator Gregg's withdrawal from contention for a cabinet position.
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