Obama Makes Birther Joke At Prayer Breakfast (VIDEO)

President Barack Obama
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At this morning’s national prayer breakfast in Washington D.C., President Obama made a birther joke.

Calling once again for a return to civility in politics, the president declared that civility is “not a sign of weakness” and that he’s “the first to confess I’m not always right.”

“Surely you can question my policies without questioning my faith,” the president said, pausing for a few seconds before adding, “or, for that matter, my citizenship.”

The crowd laughed and applauded.

Here’s the video:

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