Obama emphasises importance of romance on Valentine’s Day - video

Thursday, 14 Feb 2013

Barack Obama, speaking in Georgia on Thursday, addresses a cheering crowd and declares the importance of keeping his romantic dinner date with Michelle this Valentine's Day. The president assures the audience he has flowers ready and waiting and is keen to fly home on time for his romantic night in

Thursday, 14 Feb 2013

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