Robert Gibbs Fights With Indian Security Over White House Press Corps Restrictions


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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs grew so angry with Indian security officials on Nov 7 that he got into a heated shouting match with them -- and even blocked a door they were trying to close with his foot. The altercation came during the third day of President Obama's visit to the country. Indian officials, citing security, attempted to cut the number of White House reporters who would be allowed to cover a meeting between Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The confrontation comes on the heels of repeated clashes between American and Indian officials about where the White House Press Corps can go during Obama's tour,

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