When Questioned About North Dakota Access Pipeline While in Laos, Obama Defers to Staff

I originally posted the following information and commentary onto my Facebook wall…

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In Laos, Obama Questioned About Dakota Access Pipeline:
https://www.democracynow.org/2016/9/8/headlines/in_laos_obama_questioned_about_dakota_access_pipeline

President Barack Obama: “…I can’t give you details on this particular case. I’d have to go back to my staff and find out how are we doing on this one.”

(Read entire article here…)

My Commentary: Staff? Or, handlers?