Obama explains lipstick on his collar

President Obama with lipstick on his collar (Associated Press/Jacquelyn Martin)

President Obama had some explaining to do.

The commander-in-chief arrived at the East Room for an event honoring Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders—one of whom had shown him some love.

He was there to speak of their contributions, but he started with one very red mark on his collar left by an attendee.

"I want to thank everybody who's here—the incredible warmth of the reception," Obama said, according to a White House release. "A sign of the warmth is the lipstick on my collar." The president then pointed out Jessica Sanchez, a runner-up on the reality competition "American Idol."

"I have to say I think I know the culprit—where is Jessica Sanchez?" he said. More hoots. "Jessica—it wasn't Jessica. It was her aunt. Where is she? Auntie, right there. Look at this."

The president pointed to the red lipstick stain on his white shirt.

"I do not want to be in trouble with Michelle," Obama said, "so I'm calling you out."

On a serious note, Obama, whose remarks were in conjunction with Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, called on better immigration laws to honor their history of building and defending the country.

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