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Around the World With President Obama

The trip abroad with President Obama was a bit of a whirlwind. Here are photos from the trip, along with original video that offes a glimpse into what it's like traveling with Obama abroad.
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As I noted last week, the trip abroad with President Obama was a bit of a whirlwind. We were on the go the entire time, stopping in Riyadh, Cairo, Dresden and Paris.
Here are a few photos from the trip, along with some original video I produced to offer a glimpse into what it's like traveling with Obama abroad.

Press and staff hustle to get to the choppers that trail Marine One.

A vendor in Paris.

The view from my hotel room in Paris.

This newspaper greeted us in Riyadh upon arrival.

The scene at Cairo University where Obama gave his speech.

Obama and German Chancellor Merkel hold a press conference in a castle in Dresden.

Finally, here's the video
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