January 13, 2009
Posted: January 13th, 2009 05:30 PM ET
(CNN) – At a Tuesday news conference, Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell accidentally gave the future first lady an unexpected administration assignment: MORRELL: Good afternoon. Pleasure to see you all today. I have just a few announcements, and then I'll gladly take your questions. First, Secretary Gates very much appreciates the Senate Armed Services Committee quickly arranging hearings this Thursday for the first four people nominated to serve in this department under President Obama. As you know, last week the president-elect nominated Bill Lynn to be the deputy defense secretary; Michelle Obama for undersecretary of defense for policy... (CROSSTALK) MORRELL: Excuse me. Thank you for... (LAUGHTER) Thank you for correcting me. Talk about an - talk about an active first lady. Filed under: Michelle Obama |
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