Obama to Indian CEO: I’m pretty successful, aren’t I?

Jake Tapper flags this priceless exchange from Obama’s meeting with CEOs in India. The president is talking to Spice Jet founder Bhupendra Kansagra, and it’s pretty telling glimpse into the President’s mindset:

MR. KANSAGRA:  Thank you.  Welcome, Mr. President, to India.  As a fellow Kenyan, I’m very proud to see that you have made –</p>

THE PRESIDENT:  Made something of myself.  (Laughter.)

MR. KANSAGRA: — India as the focus of your drive for exports out of the U.S.

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