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.
03/29/2009