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Meaning
The quote says that the president mainly deals with difficult problems, while simpler matters are handled before they ever reach the president. It suggests that presidential decisions involve serious and complicated issues. It also implies that high office does not mean easier work, but harder responsibility.
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Originally said in English.
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About Michelle Obama
American attorney and author
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American attorney and author. She served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017, during the presidency of her husband, Barack Obama. As First Lady, she was a public figure at the center of national life. She is also known for her work as an author, and her name is closely tied to that role in the public record.
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