Obama notes 20th wedding anniversary at debate
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk across the South Lawn before boarding Marine One at the White House April 27, 2012 in Washington, DC.
Photographer: Getty Images
Posted: 10/03/2012
DENVER (AP) - President Barack Obama says at the start of the first presidential debate that 20 years ago he "became the luckiest man on earth" when married his wife, first lady Michelle Obama.
Republican rival Mitt Romney congratulated the Obamas at the start of the debate, joking that, quote, "I'm sure it's the most romantic place you can imagine, here with me."
The Obamas are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary at the Denver debate. The first lady is in attendance.
Obama called the first lady "sweetie" and wished her a happy anniversary from the debate podium.
He says, a year from now, quote, "we will not be celebrating it in front of 40 million people."
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