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Obama Says He Quit Smoking Because of Michelle

Says he hasn't had a cigarette in six years

Reason Staff | 9.24.2013 10:40 AM

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President Obama says he quit smoking for one major reason: First lady Michelle Obama.

"I haven't had a cigarette in 6 years … that's because I'm scared of my wife," Obama was overheard telling a United Nations official on Monday.

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