WASHINGTON - AUGUST 20: (AFP OUT) U.S. President Barack Obama speaks as he is interviewed by radio show host Michael Smerconish during a live broadcast from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House August 20, 2009 in Washington, DC ...

President Barack Obama listens to a question during a radio interview with Michael Smerconish in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Barack Obama talks with Michael Smerconish before doing a live radio interview, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

20 August 2009 - Washington, D.C. - U.S. President Barack Obama (L) speaks as he is interviewed by radio show host Michael Smerconish (R) during a live broadcast from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House August 20, 2009 ...