On the recordApril 19, 2009
The president has said he doesn't think a handshake endangers U.S. national security.
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transcripts.cnn.comThe president has said he doesn't think a handshake endangers U.S. national security.
Senior advisor Axelrod supports President Obama's view on the handshake not threatening national security.
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