The White House Responds to Some Highly-Publicized Petitions

You've probably seen it by now: we won't be building a death star.
Update from Imperial Center, Coruscant.

Another set of petitions, for secession of various states from the Union, was also answered yesterday. Ain't gonna happen, at least not from Washington.

But as much as we value a healthy debate, we don't let that debate tear us apart.

Whether it's figuring out how to strengthen our economy, reduce our deficit in a responsible way, or protect our country, we will need to work together -- and hear from one another -- in order to find the best way to move forward.

Whatta concept! It'll be interesting to see how that works.