the semi-round table

Seen in the picture discussing the following issues:

Referring to his recent election, at his first news conference, Obama said, "It is not going to be easy for us to dig ourselves out of the hole that we are in."

"The No. 1 priority is about seances with dead presidents and the appeal of animal shelter dogs that are mutts like me," said Obama.

"The United States has only one government at a time," he assured, though it is not exactly known what he meant.

Regarding his doggie selection, he confirmed, "I think that the plan that we've put forward is the right one, but obviously over the next several weeks and months...." then lowered his head and nodded off.