Prettiest press secretary ever! :)
[The laughter coincides with the images on display on either side of the podiumDana and the President having a little fun with the haughty press corp.]
Dana: I have a lot of respect for the White House press corps -- don't look so surprised. (Laughter.) It's true I respect you, because you never once complained about your work space. (Laughter.) Even though sometimes it could be a little cramped. I respect you because you are always at the top of your game, you never miss a beat. (Laughter.) Even when on some days you felt like lying down on the job. (Laughter.)I respect you because no matter the distraction, you always reported on the most critical news facing the nation. (Laughter.) And I hope that that respect is mutual, because I believe this administration has done our best to cater to the press corps' every need. (Laughter.)
People always ask me, what is one myth you wish you could clear up about the President? I think it's that he doesn't appreciate the role of the press. Well, I am here to tell you that he really does. As he said in his press conference earlier this week, he wishes you all nothing but the very best. (Laughter.)
I’m typing this post from a hotel room in Memphis . . . tomorrow hubby and I will drive through Arkansas (we may stop by Clinton’s Library for chuckles) then onward to Dallas where we will spend the night before driving to Midland — we’re having a blast!
Time to get some rest before we get back on the road tomorrow . . . night all.