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President Barack Obama is clarifying comments he made Tuesday afternoon after being heavily criticized by state lawmakers.
During a speech in New Hampshire the president said people who are trying to save money shouldn't be going to places like Las Vegas.
After several lawmakers issued scathing statement about the president's remarks, President Obama sent a brief note to Nevada Senator Harry Reid.
The note was then forwarded to local media outlets:
Dear Harry:
I hope you know that during my Town Hall today, I wasn't saying anything negative about Las Vegas. I was making the simple point that families use vacation dollars, not college tuition money, to have fun. There is no place better to have fun than Vegas, one of our country's great destinations. I have always enjoyed my visits, look forward to visiting in a few weeks, and hope folks will visit in record numbers this year.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama
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