"Let the Games Begin!"

The President and First Lady Welcome Young Athletes to the White House

President Barack Obama delivers remarks during a U.S. Olympians youth sporting event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sept. 16, 2009. The event, which included fencing, gymnastics and judo demonstrations, helped promote Chicago's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
September 16, 2009.

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