Obama pardoning two turkeys for Thanksgiving with jokes for Congress

The President of United States, Barack Obama, fulfilled the ritual prior to the day of Thanksgiving and granted this Wednesday at the White House presidential two turkeys pardon, joking about this is a decision that does not require the approval of Congress.

"Some of you know that recently I have been taking a series of measures that do not require the approval of Congress," said Obama, referring to the battle that faces it the Republicans since September, majority presence in the House of representatives, on a package of stimulation of employment.

"Here is another." "Can not expect to forgive these turkeys," he said using the slogan of his campaign to convince their colleagues of the merits of his plan of $ 447 million.

"Otherwise, were stuffed with mashed potatoes," he said.

Obama then followed the presidential tradition initiated by John Kennedy of "forgive" a Turkey or two in the u000aeve of Thanksgiving, one of the most traditional festivals in the country, where the typical food is the Turkey stuffing.

"I you give grace", said Obama by show of hands on a white Turkey's name "Liberty" (freedom) and 20.5 kilos in weight, with another name Peace (peace), will end his days in the estate of George Washington at Mount Vernon, Virginia (East).

Obama joked with the turkeys pardoned in the North portico of the White House, had been trained media to support the flashes of cameras photo.

"Also learned something important to appear in the media: Crow without really saying anything", laughed the President.

Already in a facet more serious, Obama urged the citizens of United States to give thanks for the feast on Thursday and to remember those who are in worse conditions.

"We appreciate those who have a special place in our lives and to ensure that" u000a"they know", said Obama, flanked by her thirteen daughters Malia and Sasha, 10.

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