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The Presidential Hooky Excuse Note (AP Photo)

Most kids would be happy to have their parents write a note excusing them from school.  Especially if the reason they missed school was to attend a Town Hall meeting with President Barack Obama.

As reported by the CBS news, 10- year-old Kennedy Corpus has something even better:

While taking questions, Mr. Obama called on Kennedy’s father, John Corpus, who quickly introduced his kid.

“I am fortunate enough to be here with my 10-year-old daughter who is missing her last day of school for this. I hope she doesn’t get in trouble,” he told the President.

Feeling concern for a fellow dad, Mr. Obama offered to intervene to get the man’s daughter off the hook for playing hooky.

“Do you need me to write a note?” asked the President.

“I’ll take you up on that actually, Mr. President,” said the dad.

“All right,” said Mr Obama, “I’ll start writing it now. What’s her name?” he asked.

“John Corpus,” replied the father.

“No. Her,” said the president as the rest of the audience roared with laughter and a bit of glee at the thought of what Mr. Obama was doing.

The dad still didn’t get it and started asking his health care question.

“I’m serious,” said the president. “What’s your daughter’s name?”

The man told him.

“Kennedy,” repeated Mr. Obama. “That’s a cool name.”

And with that, he ripped off a piece of paper and wrote her an excuse.

“To Kennedy’s teacher. Please excuse Kennedy’s absence. She’s with me.” And he signed it: Barack Obama.

(read the full story here)

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