"Well, the bar has changed. I think that you could perform significantly better than some folks we have seen."
"It hasn't happened yet."
"First contact: I think I would be a good emissary for the planet. I have some experience with statecraft and I'm friendly."
Barack Obama declined to endorse Stephen Colbert's potential presidential run in 2028, although he suggested Colbert might perform better than some current politicians. During an interview, Colbert humorously introduced his presidential aspirations, while Obama acknowledged the changing standards of political performance. The conversation also touched on Obama's comments about alien life, where he stated that while aliens are real, he hasn't seen them. He humorously offered himself as a potential emissary for Earth in the event of first contact with aliens.
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