President Obama Pays Tribute to Congress at Congressional Picnic

President Obama paid tribute to members of Congress at the congressional picnic on Wednesday, June 17, days after Congress voted down his Trade Promotion Authority proposals. “We have a democracy that, frustrating and messy as it can be sometimes, still represents the best hope for freedom and prosperity for any society,” said Obama.

“Obviously democracy can be contentious and people can have deep principled disagreements but I hope that events like today remind us that ultimately we are all on the same team and that is the American team.”

Obama also joked that he did not have time for a selfie with everyone at the picnic. Credit: YouTube/The White House