WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 4: (AFP OUT) U.S. President Barack Obama pauses while speaking during a Kennedy Center Honors reception in the East Room on December 4, 2011in Washington, DC. For their accomplishments and contributions to the arts actress Meryl Streep, singer Neil Diamond, actress Barbara Cook, musician Yo-Yo Ma, and musician Sonny Rollins where etched recognized as this year's recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski-Pool/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 4: (AFP OUT) U.S. President Barack Obama pauses while speaking during a Kennedy Center Honors reception in the East Room on December 4, 2011in Washington, DC. For their accomplishments and contributions to the arts actress Meryl Streep, singer Neil Diamond, actress Barbara Cook, musician Yo-Yo Ma, and musician Sonny Rollins where etched recognized as this year's recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski-Pool/Getty Images)
