President Barack Obama said he did not try to hide information

President Barack Obama said he did not try to hide information in negotiations with Russia over U.S. plans for a missile defense shield in Europe, that after the comments heard at an open microphone during the Second Nuclear Security Summit which is conducted in South Korea.

The incident occurred when Barack Obama and outgoing President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting at the Summit on Nuclear Safety.

The conversation was captured by an open microphone without apparently neither knew presidents.

'This is my last choice'! Obama was heard to say to Medvedev. "After my election I will have more flexibility ', to which the Russian leader said,' I understand. I'll let you know that Vladimir 'apparently referring to the incoming president, Vladimir Putin, according to ABC News published.

As the conversation was released, critics were swift, especially by Republicans. The candidate Mitt Romney said he was concerned that the president is looking for more flexibility at a time that is not accountable to the American public about the relationship with Russia.

Following criticism, Bush said he was not trying to hide information and openly explained his desire to make further cuts to nuclear Russia, but added that the political reaction to the open mic, emphasizes his point that this year could not be agreement.

Despite the comments, Obama took the story with humor and the next meeting he held Medvedev, U.S. President made a joke to say 'Wait, wait' as to the threat of plugging a microphone with a smile.

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