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President Barack Obama leaves the podium at the conclusion of his final presidential news conference, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in the briefing room of the white House in Washington.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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In this photo taken Jan. 18, 2017, President Barack Obama speaks during his final presidential news conference, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. In his last major act as president, Barack Obama cut short the sentences of 330 federal inmates convicted of drug crimes on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, bringing his bid to correct what hes called a systematic injustice to a climactic close. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**
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In this photo taken Jan. 18, 2017, President Barack Obama speaks during his final presidential news conference, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. In his last major act as president, Barack Obama cut short the sentences of 330 federal inmates convicted of drug crimes on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, bringing his bid to correct what he’s called a systematic injustice to a climactic close. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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FILE - This Jan. 21, 2013 file photo shows recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arriving on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. President Barack Obama embraced hip-hop more than any of his predecessors. He once referenced Jay Z's lyrics, released his music playlist including several rappers from Chance the Rapper to Lil Wayne and was caught dancing to Drake's "Hot Line Bling" at a White House event. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
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FILE - In this Saturday, June 20, 2015 file photo, a portrait of U.S. President Barack Obama is displayed with other famous people in the National Cafe in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Africa was electrified by the rise of Barack Obama, the first U.S. president of African descent, who took aim at the twin scourges of corruption and dictatorship and sent thousands of troops to fight one of the most terrifying disease outbreaks in decades. (AP Photo/Mulugeta Ayene, File)
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FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 file photo, comedians stage a mock election in the village of Kogelo, the home town of Sarah Obama, step-grandmother of President Barack Obama, in western Kenya. Africa was electrified by the rise of Barack Obama, the first U.S. president of African descent, who took aim at the twin scourges of corruption and dictatorship and sent thousands of troops to fight one of the most terrifying disease outbreaks in decades. (AP Photo/File)
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FILE - In this Sunday, July 26, 2015 file photo, President Barack Obama, bottom center, shakes hands after delivering a speech laying out his vision for Kenya's future and broad themes of U.S.-Kenya relations, at Safaricom Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya. Africa was electrified by the rise of Barack Obama, the first U.S. president of African descent, who took aim at the twin scourges of corruption and dictatorship and sent thousands of troops to fight one of the most terrifying disease outbreaks in decades. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 file photo, a man reads a newspaper with headlines reflecting U.S. President Barack Obama's announcement that he would send U.S. troops to help fight the Ebola virus, in Monrovia, Liberia. Africa was electrified by the rise of Barack Obama, the first U.S. president of African descent, who took aim at the twin scourges of corruption and dictatorship and sent thousands of troops to fight one of the most terrifying disease outbreaks in decades. (AP Photo/Abbas Dulleh, File)
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FILE - In this Tuesday, July 2, 2013 file photo, a woman from a welcoming group wears a shawl with the face of U.S. President Barack Obama, as she prepares for him to depart from the Julius Nyerere airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Africa was electrified by the rise of Barack Obama, the first U.S. president of African descent, who took aim at the twin scourges of corruption and dictatorship and sent thousands of troops to fight one of the most terrifying disease outbreaks in decades. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
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FILE - In this April 30, 2012, file photo, President Barack Obama adjusts his ear piece during his joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Spotify has posted a position of President of Playlists that seems to be a perfect fit for Obama. Requirements for the position include “at least eight years experience running a highly-regarded nation” and a Nobel Peace Prize. Spotify Founder and CEO Daniel Ek tweeted it to Obama on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
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FILE - In this July 27, 2004, file photo, Barack Obama, then-candidate for the Senate from Illinois, speaks to delegates during the Democratic National Convention at the FleetCenter in Boston. Now an elder statesman, President Barack Obama will return Tuesday to the city that launched his unlikely political career to deliver one final speech as president: a parting plea to Americans not to lose faith in their future, no matter what they think about their next president. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
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FILE - In this May 1, 2011, file photo, President Barack Obama reads his statement to photographers after making a televised statement on the death of Osama bin Laden from the East Room of the White House in Washington. More than half of Americans view President Barack Obama favorably as he leaves office, a new poll shows, but Americans remain deeply divided over his legacy. Less than half of Americans say they’re better off eight years after his election or that Obama brought the country together. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
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FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2010, file photo, President Barack Obama walks across the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, to board Marine One helicopter as he travels to Winston-Salem, N.C. More than half of Americans view President Barack Obama favorably as he leaves office, a new poll shows, but Americans remain deeply divided over his legacy. Less than half of Americans say they’re better off eight years after his election or that Obama brought the country together. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
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FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2011, file photo, President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address at the Capitol in Washington. More than half of Americans view President Barack Obama favorably as he leaves office, a new poll shows, but Americans remain deeply divided over his legacy. Less than half of Americans say they’re better off eight years after his election or that Obama brought the country together. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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FILE - In this April 14, 2009, file photo, President Barack Obama is almost jerked off his feet as he shows off their new dog Bo, a Portuguese water dog with his daughters Malia, left, and Sasha Obama, right, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. More than half of Americans view President Barack Obama favorably as he leaves office, a new poll shows, but Americans remain deeply divided over his legacy. Less than half of Americans say they’re better off eight years after his election or that Obama brought the country together. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)
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FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2009, file photo, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum in Washington. More than half of Americans view President Barack Obama favorably as he leaves office, a new poll shows, but Americans remain deeply divided over his legacy. Less than half of Americans say they’re better off eight years after his election or that Obama brought the country together.. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
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FILE - In this March 23, 2010, file photo, President Barack Obama signs the health care bill in the East Room of the White House in Washington. More than half of Americans view President Barack Obama favorably as he leaves office, a new poll shows, but Americans remain deeply divided over his legacy. Less than half of Americans say they’re better off eight years after his election or that Obama brought the country together. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2012, file photo, President Barack Obama, right, is picked-up and lifted off the ground by Scott Van Duzer, left, owner of Big Apple Pizza and Pasta Italian Restaurant during an unannounced stop in Ft. Pierce, Fla. More than half of Americans view President Barack Obama favorably as he leaves office, a new poll shows, but Americans remain deeply divided over his legacy. Less than half of Americans say they’re better off eight years after his election or that Obama brought the country together. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
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FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2009, file photo President-elect Barack Obama is welcomed by President George W. Bush for a meeting at the White House in Washington with former presidents, from left, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter. More than half of Americans view President Barack Obama favorably as he leaves office, a new poll shows, but Americans remain deeply divided over his legacy. Less than half of Americans say they’re better off eight years after his election or that Obama brought the country together. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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In this Jan. 7, 2017, photo, President Barack Obama waves as he leaves the White House in Washington. Now an elder statesman, Obama will return Jan. 10 to the city that launched his unlikely political career to deliver one final speech as president: a parting plea to Americans not to lose faith in their future, no matter what they think about their next president. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
