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President Obama: I Won’t Speak at Malia’s Graduation Because ‘I’m Going to Cry’

📸: Susan Walsh, AP Photo📸: Susan Walsh, AP Photo

When it comes to his daughter Malia’s upcoming high school graduation, President Obama is already preparing to shed a few tears.

While lunching at the Jolly Pumpkin Brewery in Detroit today, Obama told his lunch companions that he turned down a request to speak at Malia’s graduation, saying he will be too emotional.

“Malia’s school asked if I wanted to speak at commencement and I said no,” the president said. “I’m going to be wearing dark glasses … and I’m going to cry.”

Read the full story and watch the video via ABC: President Obama: I Won’t Speak at Malia’s Graduation Because ‘I’m Going to Cry’

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