Barack Obama actually said...

I don't think I have lost any friends. But I'm sure I have strained some friendships. And, look, this -- this is an invigorating job. In some ways, I feel incredibly fortunate to be in this job at a time where the presidency really matters. I'm -- this is not a caretaker presidency right now. Every decision we're making counts. And my team understands that.

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President Obama discusses the challenges and responsibilities of his presidency.

03/29/2009

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