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White House Press Pool Reports @WHPressPool - In-town pool report #16 - POTUS says he'll attend next years WHCD
POTUS joked about whether he should have a say in the WHCA awards and how he renovated the Waldorf Astoria ballroom for cheaper than the Federal Reserve headquarters' renovations.
On the second WHCD:
"Just like my presidency, the second time, it's always better, and
the third time will be better yet."
POTUS reflected on the shooting at the first dinner, including memories of his protective detail standing on tables.
"After hearing the gunshots, many people yelled, 'Get down! Get down!' which caused Nicki Minaj to start twerking.
"We do not yield to political violence."
"We settle our differences not with bullets," but "with open and vigorous debate."
Called the shooter "a deranged loser with a gun."
On Secret Service agent Victor Gonzalez:
"Victor did not even want to go to the hospital for a checkup."
On Gonzalez, Metropolitan Police, law enforcement "generally":
"We salute you and we thank you with all our hearts. Thank you very much."
They received a standing ovation.
POTUS reflected on how to change his speech after the shooting.