Obama Says 'Thank You' To Americans As He Leaves Oval Office For Last Time

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo

By MATT SHUHAM Published JANUARY 20, 2017, 9:43 AM EDT

President Barack Obama left the Oval Office for the last time Friday morning at around 9:14 a.m., briefly responding to shouted questions from reporters and saying “thank you” to the American people.

Television cameras outside the White House caught images of Obama placing what appeared to be a letter in the drawer of the Oval Office’s Resolute Desk, perhaps the traditional end-of-term note to the president’s successor.

As Obama left the office for the last time, followed shortly afterwards by Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, he answered shouted questions from reporters. “Feeling nostalgic?” one reporter asked. “Of course,” Obama responded.

“Any final words for the American people?” shouted another.

“Thank you,” Obama said as he walked away.

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[dalton99a]

1. Grace and class.

[Sunlei]

2. You are very, very Welcome President Obama! much Love!

[hamsterjill]

3. No, President Obama. Thank YOU.

From the bottom of my heart. Thank you for all that you did for me.

[EllieBC]

4. I don't normally get weepy over politics, but I cried when I saw that.

President Obama is the epitome of class, grace, strength, and hope.