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Missed previous question on trade. Long-winded answer by Obama.

Laura Meckler of Wall Street Journal asks about Obama ditching traditional local shirts photo, whether part of effort to play down Obama living it up while people suffer in economy (my phrasing). Notes nice itinerary of Hawaii, Australia, Indonesia.

Obama says this is a working trip, pushing trade.

[kristinn]

Chuck Todd of NBC asking about super committee negotiations, also asks about 'hot mic' comments with Sarkozy trashing Netanyahu. Obama notes Todd only reporter to ask two questions.

Obama blathers on about budget deal.

Sun going down, media lights getting brighter.