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Did He Bow Or Didn't He - White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs 4/9/09
— Thursday, April 09, 2009 —
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Q And then one unrelated question. When the President met with King Abdullah, there was something that took place that I believe the White House explained as just the President being taller than the King. We took a look at the video, and it does appear that the President actually bowed to King Abdullah. Did he bow or didn't he?

MR. GIBBS: Well, I think he bent over with both -- to shake with both hands to shake his hand. So I don't --

Q It appears to show one hand, that he was just --

MR. GIBBS: Well, I --

Q Did he bow or didn't he?

MR. GIBBS: No. But I think this meeting was like a week ago, right?

Q That's right, but this is something that a lot of people are still talking about today.

MR. GIBBS: I can only imagine it is of great cause and concern for many people struggling with the economy. (Laughter.)

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