On 9/7/2022, Joe Biden and Jill Biden hosted the Obamas for the unveiling of their official White House portraits. The portrait unveiling ceremony took place in the East Room. Dr. Jill Biden embarrassed her husband Joe Biden for being the only person sitting during a standing ovation. “Honestly, everybody stood but Joe,” Jill Biden said pointing. There were audible groans amid the applause. Joe Biden stood up as people clapped.
Barack Obama thanked the artist “I want to thank Sharon Sprung for capturing everything I love about Michelle — her grace, her intelligence, and the fact that she’s fine. (Laughter and applause.)”
Michelle OBAMA: Oh, well, let me thank my husband, first of all, for such spicy remarks. (Laughter.)
Biden said, “And it’s why you’ll be considered one of the most consequential Presidents in our history, along with one of the most consequential First Ladies. You know, Michelle, he knows, we all know: He couldn’t have done it without you. (Applause.) I know I couldn’t. (Laughs.)”
OBAMA said, “I am a little disappointed that I haven’t heard of anyone naming a kid “Barack” yet. “
Michelle OBAMA: Or Michelle.
OBAMA: Or Michelle. (Laughter.) But there is still time. (Laughter.)
OBAMA: And I want to thank Robert McCurdy for taking on a much more difficult subject — (laughter) — and doing a fantastic job with mine. (Applause.) … Refused my request to make my ears smaller. (Laughter.)
Someone — (laughter) — someone once said that if you’re looking for a friend in Washington, get a dog. (Laughter.) Our family was lucky enough to have two wonderful dogs. But I was even luckier to have a chance to spend eight years working day and night with a man who became a true partner and a true friend.
Joe Biden: Jill and I and Kamala and Doug are honored to host you and so many friends who have been part of this incredible journey. It includes members of your Cabinet and staff, some of whom were foolish enough to come work with me. (Laughter.)
Joe Biden: And I’m especially glad to see so many of you serving President Biden as well as you served me — although now some of you who, let’s face it, you were kids back then, are now in charge and running the show — (laughter) — which is a little shocking — (laughter) — and may also explain some of the grey hairs I’m seeing on some of you. (Laughter.)
Michelle OBAMA: And, of course, to Vice President Harris and — I love to say this — Second Gentleman Emhoff. (Laughter.) Let’s say it again: Second Gentleman. You’re doing a great job. (Applause.) Thank you for joining us today.
We were saying at lunch that the girls have lived in this house longer than they’ve lived anywhere. And so this, as odd of a home as this can be, as wonderful it can — as it can be — it is a — it is a special place because we raised our girls here. And it means so much to come back.
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Jill embarrassed Joe Biden only one sitting during a standing ovation. Barack & Michelle Obama portraits.