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Obama Explains Willie Mae’s Scotch House Grease Spot

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Jason Dick/CQ Roll Call
By Jason Dick
Posted August 27, 2015 at 5:38pm

“If you come to New Orleans and you don’t get a grease spot on your clothing, you didn’t really enjoy the city.”  

— President Barack Obama, reflecting Friday on the stain on his suit, courtesy of eating the fried chicken at Willie Mae’s Scotch House in the Crescent City.


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