"I have a box, when can you come pick it up, where do you want me to meet you, " other chitchat -- that's a lot of talk for a call that lasts one minute or less.

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With these words, I once again thank you for giving me this opportunity to meet with you.

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You had a ticket waitin' for me, said you wanna meet in Miami so we can start a family.

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Why would you take time out to meet with me?

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So I hope you will join me in helping us meet this moment.

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It reminds me of the people you meet at a cocktail party that look over your shoulder as you answer their question.

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Now, California, the last thing I said to my Republican colleagues was you don't even have to meet me halfway. (Laughter.) I'll bring most Democrats on these issues.

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And let me tell you, when I meet a Member of Congress or a powerful CEO and ask for their help, I have been blown away by their enthusiasm.

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And having a chance to meet with all of you I think has given me great hope for the future of U.S.-China relations.

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For me, it's been a privilege to meet you in your homes, your workplaces and your communities.

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And like most of you, my prayers sometimes are general: Lord, give me the strength to meet the challenges of my office.

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Along the way a friend introduced me to Steve Case ("Here's a comer I want you to meet").

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Thank you very much. (Applause.) They just had a chance to meet me backstage and they were describing all the great work that they are doing.

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And to that question when single mamas come on and ask me on the free advice section, you know, what can I do to make ends meet, what I suggest is that they tap into their talent.

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