A Derry man visiting the White House on St Patrick's Day was able to get a special message from the US President on what was also his 21st wedding anniversary.
Stephen Kelly, who is the CEO of Manufacturing NI, was filmed chatting to Joe Biden, telling him that 'he comes from the same place as John Hume'.
Mr Kelly can be heard telling the US President that he was given "special permission" from his wife Carol to attend the event in Washington D.C.
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Appearing at the traditional shamrock ceremony in the White House, Mr Biden can be seen shaking hands with the Derry man before having a brief chat.
"Today is my 21st wedding anniversary," Stephen told President Biden.
"She gave me special permission not to be with her because she knew I was going to be yourself and Jill [Biden]."
President Biden asks Stephen if 'it would be too late to call'.
But the quick-thinking Derry man asks the United States' Commander-in-Chief to record a special message to Carol who was back home in Ireland.
"Carol, happy anniversary," Joe Biden says.
"This guy owes you big."
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