Obama called Special Olympics before Leno aired

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ABC EXCLUSIVE: Obama called Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver from Air Force One before the Leno show hit the air and apologized.
Shriver on "Good Morning America": "He was very sincere, expressed an openness and an interest in being more engaging in the movement and said he was a fan of the movement. And I think importantly said he was ready to have some of our athletes over the White House to bowl or play basketball or help him improve his score."
MORE: "It's important to see that words hurt and that words to matter. And these words that are in some respects - can be seen as humiliating or a put-down to people with special needs, do cause pain."

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