Michelle Obama at DoD?
Presented without comment. Spotted by the sharp-as-always-even-from-New-York Rob Brodsky:
DoD News Briefing with Geoff Morrell from the Pentagon
MR. MORRELL: Good afternoon. Pleasure to see you all today. I have just a few announcements, and I'll gladly take your questions.
First, Secretary Gates very much appreciates the Senate Armed Services Committee quickly arranging hearings this Thursday for the first four people nominated to serve in this department under President Obama. As you know, last week the president-elect nominated Bill Lynn to be the deputy Defense secretary, Michelle Obama (sic) for undersecretary of Defense for Policy --
Q That was Flournoy --
Q Not Obama --
(Cross talk.)
Q (Laughs.)
MR. MORRELL: Excuse me. (Laughter.) Thank you for correcting me. (Laughter.) Talk about an --
Q (Off mike.)
MR. MORRELL: Talk about an active first lady!
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