Obama At ABC Show “The View”

President Barak Obama is less interested in people perceive him as black or more race, he speaks of “ABC” View “today, and are more interested in the fact that people treat each other with respect.

Responding to a question Barbara Walters why he did not identify themselves as two races, Mr. Obama said that, going through “identity crisis” as a teenager, he realized, “If the world saw me as African Americans, it is that I needn ‘t run away from it that I could go further and embrace.

But he added: “I am less interested in how we call ourselves, I’m more interested in how we relate to each other. And if we treat each other directly, then I can be an African American, I can be a lot of races I can be you name it, what matter is, I show people respect, I care for other people. ”

The President acknowledged that the recent defeat of former Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod proved that racial tensions still exist in the country.

“There are inequities there. There’s still discrimination there,” he said. “But we have made some progress.”

He said, however, that the firestorm over Sherrod was a “bizarre controversy” generated by the media. He acknowledged his administration was too sharp, causing Sherrod from his position after the conservative website published an edited video mixing invited her to discrimination against white farmers.

Agriculture Minister Tom Vilsack after the night apologized and offered Sherrod new job at the department.

Critics of the administration faced its treatment Sherrod just another burden on the White House had a difficult month. When asked what was the lowest point, Mr. Obama joked: “Where do I start.

“Obviously, the country has gone through a tough stretch. Since I took office, when I was sworn in … the past 20 months have been continuous efforts to restart the economy to stabilize the financial system to make sure that we create a working place and not lose them, “Obama said.” As already said, it is difficult for me to be honest, it’s not hard for me. You know, I’ve got experts in the news, who can say things, but what the American people have suffered – losing their jobs, seeing their home values go down, they 401ks declining – these are the people whom I draw inspiration from, because I get letters from them every night, and I read them. ”

The high point for the month, he said, while resting on the Isle of Man with his daughters Malia, 12, and Sasha, 9.

“The girls are old enough where they are not yet teenagers, so they still like you,” he said. “They are the opinions and thoughts, and comments, and this is just a great age.”

The President has received some criticism for appearing on talk shows. He joked to show that he decided to appear on “Open”, as first lady, Michelle Obama loves him.

“I tried to find a show that Michelle really looked and I thought, what is it, right here,” he said.