Obama vows to close Guantanamo Bay

In his first television interview since winning the election, Mr Obama and his wife Michelle answered questions ranging from the economic bail-out to the all important new family dog.

Mr Obama said he had made suggestions to Treasury Secretary Paulson about the banks bail-out.

He did not elaborate but said the rescue plan had not focused enough on property repossessions.

He promised to do whatever it took to avoid a deepening recession.

Mrs Obama said there was no decision concerning the choice of family dog her husband promised the First Couple's daughters on election night.

She said that as "responsible owners" they would make a choice once the family settles into the White House.