Obama Says He’ll Have “Flexibility” After Election

An interesting exchange between President Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev was picked up by microphones as reporters were let into the room at the end of a 90-minute meeting, ABC News reports:

Obama: On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this, this can be solved but it’s important for him to give me space.

Medvedev: Yeah, I understand. I understand your message about space. Space for you…

Obama: This is my last election. After my election I have more flexibility.

Medvedev: I understand. I will transmit this information to Vladimir.