Barack Obama actually said...

Obviously, I'm incredibly thankful to Jim Clapper for the efforts that he made and I couldn't be happier for the families as we enter the holidays to know that their loved ones are back.

Context

President Obama expresses gratitude for the efforts of Jim Clapper in securing the release of American prisoners from North Korea.

11/09/2014

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