By Michael O'Brien
President Obama lent his support to outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), calling her an "outstanding partner" in advancing his agenda.
The president praised the top House Democrat and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) for their work on behalf of his White House, seemingly backing both in their leadership roles for the next two years.
"I think Speaker Pelosi has been an outstanding partner for me. I think Harry Reid has been a terrific partner in moving some very difficult legislation forward," Obama said at a press conference in Seoul, South Korea. "And I'm looking forward to working with the entire leadership team to continue to make progress on the issues that are important to the American people."
Pelosi is looking to cull support for her effort to stay on as the top House Democrat in the position of minority leader for the next two years, after Republicans retook the House by winning roughly 60 seats in last week's elections.
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