There he is, walking in a slow stately pace, the future leader of our country, and thus by default, the future leader of the world. What is he thinking? Is he as scared? Is he doubtful? Is he hopeful?
There's a small, drawn smile on his face. In comparison, the Speaker's smile is wider and flashier.
His wife is hugging and kissing cheeks. Her butter yellow suit and matching coat is easy to spot amidst the somber blacks, navy blues, and grays.
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Ahh..that's a smile--genuine, a crinkling around the eyes and jaws as the muscles work to lift his mouth.
"We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness." Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States, January 20, 2009
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