And it's exciting to see the leaders of some of the most innovative, cutting-edge, tech-savvy companies in the world gathered in the city where I had to fight tooth and nail just to get a BlackBerry. (Laughter.) There may be a little bit of a cultural clash here, but that's exactly why we want you here.
WHITEHOUSE: Forum on Modernizing Government: Opening Session
That's what I'm talking about. (Laughter.) Everybody is going to get a handshake afterwards, just relax. (Laughter.) Tim is an inspiration to so many -- a guy whose true strength comes not from the gym, but from his faith.
Get comfortable with a little greatness. (Laughter.) See how it feels.
We were going to get a little gender balance here. (Laughter.) This young man back here, what's your name?
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama's call to the International Space Station
And I'm going to start with Caren Bohan -- who is with Reuters, but as we all know, is about to go get a fancy job with National Journal. (Laughter.) And we're very proud of her.
Let's see if -- I want to get a woman's voice in here. (Laughter and applause.) So how about this young lady right here?
Because I may try to go get him to change a few lines just to -- (laughter) -- sorry.
Overseas just for a second before we get back to that issue. (Laughter.) On Pakistan, U.S. negotiators have been pulled out.
The bus we got parked outside is -- Secret Service did a full going over, so it's decked out pretty good. (Laughter.) But it's a wonderful opportunity to get out of Washington and hit the road.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama on the American Jobs Act in Jamestown, North Carolina | The White House
And this is the time of year when you really get sick of me -- (laughter) -- because we spend a lot of time together.
So with that in mind, let me give another huge thank you to our Top Cops of 2013, our entire law enforcement community, all the families who are here -- all the kids who are here, thanks for being patient and listening to me. (Laughter.) And now, what we want to do is get a picture.
Laughter Yoga is offered in classes for a price, but most people just get together and laugh for free in weekly meetings.
Treat these 11 days like the last five minutes of a horrible workout. (Laughter and applause.) You can get through anything.
WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event -- La Jolla, CA
So let me just get it out of the way: Sunday was a tough day for Bears fans. (Laughter.) I see one guy with a Bears hat here.
I've got these thumb-worn editions of these works of art and these old records where they were still vinyl, Sonny -- (laughter) -- before they went digital that helped inspire me or get me through a tough day or take risks that I might not otherwise have taken.
WHITEHOUSE: The 2010 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal Ceremony | The White House
And when you come home from a long day at work, and the refrigerator is empty, and you know you don't feel like cooking -- (laughter) -- the easiest and sometimes the cheapest thing to do is to get in a fast food drive-thru.
Now, I heard that there was a state dinner going on here -- and usually I get invited to the state dinners. (Laughter.) So this time I just had to crash -- (laughter) -- I had to crash the party because I did not want to miss out on all the fun.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks at the 2012 Kids�� State Dinner
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