Behind the Scenes with Obama

Obama gathers his thoughts during a meeting with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. He often spends several moments in silent reflection before making a decision.
Callie Shell / Aurora for TIME

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Obama gathers his thoughts during a meeting with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. He often spends several moments in silent reflection before making a decision.

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