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WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) listens at the end of a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted Prime Minister Singh in the administration’s first state visit with an Oval Office meeting, a joint news conference and a state dinner.
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WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) speaks as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) listens during a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted Prime Minister Singh in the administration’s first state visit with an Oval Office meeting, a joint news conference and a state dinner.
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WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 24: (AFP OUT) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L), joined by U.S. President Barack Obama (R), walk down the Crosshall to the East Room of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted Prime Minister Singh in the administration’s first state visit with an Oval Office meeting, a joint news conference and a state dinner. ——Andrew Harrer-Pool/Getty Images

WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 24: Omar Carrington (R) waves Indian and American flags while waiting for the start of a state arrival ceremony for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama, in the East Room of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Obama will host Prime Minister Singh in the administration’s first state visit with an Oval Office meeting, a joint news conference and a state dinner.
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WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 24: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) bows to members of the Indian delegation while waiting with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (R) and his wife Jill before a state arrival ceremony for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted Prime Minister Singh in the administration?s first state visit with an Oval Office meeting, a joint news conference and a state dinner.
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Guests hold the flags of the United States and India as U.S. President Barack Obama welcomes Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at an official arrival ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington November 24, 2009.
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A young guest takes a picture as other guests hold the flags of the United States and India while U.S. President Barack Obama welcomes Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at an official arrival ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington November 24, 2009.
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First Lady Michelle Obama stands with Mrs. Kaur, wife of the Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh, during a welcoming ceremony at the White House in Washington November 24, 2009.
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First Lady Michelle Obama meets with Mrs. Gursharan Kaur in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Washington.
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WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 24: First Lady Michelle Obama (L) and President Barack Obama await the arrival of the Indian Prime Minister at the North Portico of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
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U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and First Lady Michelle Obama (2nd L) pose with India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (2nd R) and his wife Gursharan Kaur before a state dinner on the North Portico of the White House November 24, 2009.
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WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 24: Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh (2R) and his wife Gursharan Kaur (L) stand with U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and First Lady Michelle Obama before a state dinner at the North Portico of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
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U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd R) and First Lady Michelle Obama (3rd R) welcome India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (3rd L) and his wife Gursharan Kaur (L) for a state dinner on the North Portico of the White House November 24, 2009. The woman in the middle is a member of White House protocol.
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WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 24: Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh (2R) and his wife Gursharan Kaur (L) walk with U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and First Lady Michelle Obama walk to a State Dinner from the North Portico of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
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U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and First Lady Michelle Obama (R) walk with India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (2nd L) and his wife Gursharan Kaur before a state dinner at the White House November 24, 2009.
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A giant tent serves as the venue for a state dinner hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama for India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the South Lawn of the White House, November 24, 2009.
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WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 24: Guests fill a large tent during the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
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Indian-themed dancers perform during the entertainment segment of a state dinner hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama for India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in this picture taken through the transparent walls of a giant tent on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009.
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U.S. President Barack Obama (R) listen to India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh make a toast during a State Dinner in a giant tent on the South Lawn of the White House, November 24, 2009.
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WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 24: Manmohan Singh, India’s Prime Minister, center right, listens to the National Symphony Orchestra during the State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009 in Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner for Prime Minister Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur of India.
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U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama (R) and India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh watch the National Symphony Orchestra during the entertainment segment of a state dinner hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama for Singh in a giant tent on the South Lawn of the White House November 24, 2009.
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur to the State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
—–AP Photo/Charles Dharapak

U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama await the arrival of India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur for a state dinner on the North Portico of the White House November 24, 2009.
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