The Obamas stated publicly (in the 60 Minutes interview, maybe?) that they would not get a puppy until they were 'settled' in the White House. They said probably early spring. So, we'll probably have to wait a couple of months to meet the First Pup.
"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg."
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