Obama ‘Flattered’ By Indonesian Statue

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We asked the White House what they think about the statue going up in Jakarta honoring President Obama’s few years living in Indonesia as a young boy.

“The president is flattered,” National Security Council spokesman Mike Hammer told TPMDC.

“He recalls fondly his time growing up in Indonesia and looks forward to visiting next
year,” Hammer said.

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