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America's next first family -- President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle -- spent more than an hour at the White House Monday, getting a tour of what will soon be their new home and an orientation of sorts.
As a large group of onlookers watched from the sidewalk, the Obamas' limo arrived early for their 2 p.m. ET meeting with President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. The motorcade was befitting of the next president of the United States.
White House press secretary Dana Perino described the meeting as "constructive, relaxed and friendly."
She said the president and his successor spoke about domestic and international issues, as Bush showed Obama his eventual living quarters and office, as well as the Lincoln Bedroom and the rooms where the Obamas' two daughters will stay.
Obama spokeswoman Stephanie Cutter described the meeting as "productive and friendly," saying they had a "broad discussion" about the importance of working together for a smooth transition.
The Obamas stayed for more than an hour before heading back separately to the airport for their return trips to their hometown of Chicago. The president-elect was staying in town later to hold private meetings with his advisers.
The Obamas were first greeted at the White House portico by the president and first lady. The two couples posed for photos before walking into the presidential mansion without commenting to reporters.
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