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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 — 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.) G20 | International Relations | President Obama | Press Briefing | Robert Gibbs | Video | White House Press Corps Labels: G20, International Relations, President Obama, Press Briefing, Robert Gibbs, Video, White House Press Corps
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