Play of the Day: Malia Obama's "best birthday"

One thing she won't be getting is a pony, Obama said, despite the obvious enthusiasm for horses that Malia and Sasha showed in the Butte parade. Malia has severe allergies.

"We can get a hypoallergenic dog," Obama said. "I don't think you can get a hypoallergenic horse."

Obama also commented on the adjustments required by this week's recent addition of a small pool of reporters to his motorcade, meaning the media is present whenever he goes somewhere. He said he accepts it, but seemed to lament not being able to go to his near-daily workouts, or take a walk or go on a date with his wife "without a big fuss."

"I've never been an entourage guy," Obama said. "We're going to try to keep on doing the things we do."

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Compiled by Jennifer Loven