Dear Mr. President: ‘The country needs more spunk’
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The White House is understandably making a big deal about an 8-year old-girl's letter to President Barack Obama today.
"Lily" says America needs more spunk. She also says if her dream job of being a cardiovascular surgeon doesn't work out, she'd like to fall back on being president of the United States. It's always good to have a Plan B.
It's a sweet letter but what is particular comforting is this: Kids still write letters to the president of the United States.
And sometimes they write back:
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