2012 Governors Dinner at the White House (10 images)

Vice President Joseph R. Biden (L) and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) (R) toast in the State Dining Room of the White House February 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted 2012 Governors Dinner which coincides with the yearly meeting of the National Governors Association meeting in DC. UPI/Brendan Smialowski/Pool

First lady Michelle Obama listens to President Barack Obama speak in the State Dining Room of the White House February 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted 2012 Governors Dinner which coincides with the yearly meeting of the National Governors Association meeting in DC. UPI/Brendan Smialowski/Pool

Vice President Joseph R. Biden (C) speaks to guests in the State Dining Room of the White House February 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted 2012 Governors Dinner which coincides with the yearly meeting of the National Governors Association meeting in DC. UPI/Brendan Smialowski/Pool

President Barack Obama speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House February 26, 2012 in Washington, DC. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted 2012 Governors Dinner which coincides with the yearly meeting of the National Governors Association meeting in DC. UPI/Brendan Smialowski/Pool