President Obama Speaks At National Italian American Foundation Gala [Getty Images]

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 29: U.S. President Barack Obama smiles while speaking during the 36th annual National Italian American Foundation Gala October 29, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama delivered the keynote address at the awards gala which is part of a two-day convention for the organization. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

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