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The former United States President Barak Obama on Wednesday sporting a festive Santa hat paid a surprise visit to sick children in Washington.
Taking on a new high-profile role as Father Christmas, along with a sack of gifts, he delighted young patients at Children's National hospital with gifts and hugs.
"I just want to say thank you to all of you guys," Obama told staff, who greeted him with rapturous cheers, in a video he shared on his Twitter account.
"We've had the chance to talk to some of the wonderful kids and their families," he added.
Thank you @BarackObama for making our patients’ day so much brighter. Your surprise warmed our hallways and put smiles on everyone’s faces! Our patients loved your company…and your gifts! https://t.co/bswxSrA4sQ #HolidaysAtChildrens #ObamaAndKids pic.twitter.com/qii53UbSRS
— Children's National (@childrenshealth) December 19, 2018
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"As the dad of two girls, I can only imagine in that situation to have nurses and staff and doctors and people who are caring for them and looking after them ... that's the most important thing there is."
The 44th president of the United States still lives in Washington, where he earlier this year dressed up as Santa to visit middle school students at a Boys & Girls Club in the capital.
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