She had a *very* different reaction when she met President Obama.

Amariyanna "Mari" Copeny is a 9-year-old girl from Flint, Michigan, who is currently serving as "Little Miss Flint." Earlier this year, she made headlines for her visit with President Obama.

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In March, Mari wrote a letter to the president telling him about what she is doing to stand up for those drinking bad water in her community.

The city of Flint has been in the throes of a public health crisis after its water became contaminated with lead in 2014.

"I am one of the children that is affected by this water, and I’ve been doing my best to march in protest and to speak out for all the kids that live here in Flint," Mari wrote.

She asked the president to meet with her and other members of her community in her letter.

Obama did her one better, and came to meet her and her community in person in April. She was really, really excited to meet him.

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