Obama Tells Troops: “You Guys Make a Pretty Good Photo-Op”
Such tact, such wit.
And if you’re in Afghanistan, hold tight for your turn,
White House aides: No Afghan decision before Thanksgiving (h/t Dymphna); however, the WaPo managed to save the soundbite, so to speak,
Obama arrived on the base 3:19 p.m. local time (1 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) and received a rousing welcome from 1,500 troops in camouflage uniforms, many holding cameras or pointing cellphones to snap pictures.
“You guys make a pretty good photo op,” the president said.
Unreal.