President Barack Obama appears on Jay Leno Tonight Show



Jason Reed, Reuters / October 25, 2011

President Barack Obama appeared on the Jay Leno Show Tuesday night. It was his second appearance on the late night talk show.  

Obama talked about the latest news of pulling the troops out of Iraq. He expressed his gratitude and praised the troops for their dedication.

The president was met with applause as he shared his viewpoints about the happenings in the country. He commended Secretary of State Hilary Clinton for the work she's doing, calling her tenacious.

“The truth is Hilary and I agree on the vast majority of issues. She stepped up to the plate and she works as hard as anyone I’ve ever seen.  The entire national security team we have has been outstanding,” Obama said.

Obama stated when it comes to homeland security everyone has to be on the same page. “So the question now is, as we end the war in Iraq, it’s time to rebuild this country," he said. "Can we get that same cooperation when it comes to fixing what’s wrong here.”

The president wasn’t without humor as he shared his thoughts with host Jay Leno.

What about chicken and waffles? Leno put Obama on the spot when he asked him about a recent story. Weren’t you seen at the Los Angeles chicken establishment, Roscoes? Obama laughed as he talked about eating chicken wings in the presidential limo. It smelled good he said.

“We were on our way to a fundraiser. I didn’t know it was so close by. We pulled up and there I was with chicken fingers and a spot of hot sauce on my tie,” Obama joked.

The president spoke with great pride as he talked about his two girls. They are doing wonderfully. They  just grow up so fast. They are thriving. It’s amazing how steady, well-mannered, and kind they are. They are good people much to the credit of Michelle.

Leno asked him about reality show, The Kardashians. “Have you seen the show,” Leno asked. “No I have not seen it," Obama said. "Do you recommend it Jay?” He later mentioned his daughters don’t watch television during the week but believes they have seen the show.

“Have you been watching the GOP presidential debates?” Leno asked.

“I’m going to wait until everybody is voted off the island,” Obama said. “Once they narrow it down to one or two, I’ll start paying attention.”

To see the full episode, go to NBC’s The Tonight Show.