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Barack Obama speaks with Jon Stewart, host of 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,' during a taping of the show in New York, July 21, 2015. The appearance marks Obama's third time on the show as President, and seventh overall.

Obama on Daily Show: ‘Government Works Better Now Than It Probably Ever Has’

“Government works better now than it probably ever has, given what we ask it to do,” he said confidently, assuring that he was able to improve many functions of government during his time as president. He argued that government agencies were full of people who worked hard and cared about helping people, but admitted that it was slow and often time failed to function properly.