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President Obama has said on numerous occasions that he does not want to run banks, nor does he want to be an automaker CEO.

But perhaps he would like to get into the construction business?

The president on Thursday met with executives from a handful of businesses, nearly all of which help other companies save money through energy efficiencies.

"Energy is one of the pillars of this new (economic) foundation," Mr. Obama said after the meeting. "Even as we face tough economic times, the CEO's here told me they're looking to hire new people. In some cases, even double or triple over the next few years. These companies are the vivid example of some kind of future we can create."

Mr. Obama was about to end his brief remarks when he felt compelled to return to the podium to sing the virtues of energy-efficient construction. He ran through a list of ways to save money with new innovations: "Everything from LED lighting that can save a huge amount on energy costs, to new concrete materials that last longer... that are water-proofed from the inside out..."

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