The world's most powerful politicians once rode Segways

The man in control of the world's second largest nuclear stockpile is reportedly terrified of taking the stairs.
In earlier, happier times, our leaders were brave. They were courageous warriors. They were decent, educated, sophisticated diplomats. They kept the post-WWII international world order together.
They rode Segways. 
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The Segway, a two-wheeled motorized scooter, first hit the market in 2001