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President and Mrs. Obama visit with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom and his wife, Samantha Cameron, during a state dinner reception on the Truman Balcony of the White House in March. Official White House photo by Pete Souza.

President and Mrs. Obama visit with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom and his wife, Samantha Cameron, during a state dinner reception on the Truman Balcony of the White House in March. Official White House photo by Pete Souza.