Barack Obama actually said...

You`re not supposed to be cinco fancy, you`re supposed to be skeptics. You`re supposed to ask me tough questions. You`re not supposed to be complimentary. But you`re supposed to cast a critical eye on folks who hold enormous power and make sure that we are accountable to the people who send us here. And you have done that.

Context

Barack Obama emphasizes the role of the press in holding power accountable during his last appearance before the White House Press Corps.

01/23/2017

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