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Obama to Land-of-Lincolners: Thank You
The Page by Mark Halperin —
... Newspapers across Illinois publish a farewell letter from the president-elect on the day he officially resigns from the Senate.
"I will never forget, and will forever be grateful, to the men and women of this great state who made my life in public service possible." ...
Stepping Down as Senator, Obama Sends the People of Illinois His Thanks
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Primary Source Stepping Down as Senator, Obama Sends the People of Illinois His Thanks The Chicago Sun-Times and other newspapers across Illinois today published a letter from Barack Obama to the people of the state, expressing, on the day he ceases to be their senator, his gratitude to them for helping launch his public service career. The letter follows in full. BY PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA Today, I am ending one journey to begin another. After serving the people of Illinois in the United States Senate -- one of the highest honors and privileges of my life -- I am ...
More White House Staffing
Political Punch —
... Obama's resignation of his U.S. Senate seat kicks in today; a "thank you letter" from him to the citizens of the Land of Lincoln appears in various Illinois newspapers today. "It was long ago that another son of Illinois left for Washington," Obama writes ."A greater man who spoke to a nation far more divided, Abraham Lincoln, said of his home, 'To this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe everything.' Today, I feel the same, and like Lincoln, I ask for your support, your prayers, and for us to 'confidently hope that all will yet be well.'" - jpt that Obama has ...
Former Senator Obama Adds 3 to Staff
The Caucus —
... Barack Obama on Sunday named three more members to his White House staff: Pete Rouse as senior adviser, and Jim Messina and Mona Sutphen each as deputy chief of staff.“These individuals are important additions to a team with the experience and ability to help our nation overcome pressing challenges at home and around the world,” Mr. Obama said in a statement released by his transition team. Mr. Obama also officially resigned from the Senate on Sunday, thanking his constituents in a letter published in statewide newspapers. ...
Who’s Next for Obama’s Seat?
The Glittering Eye —
As of today Illinois junior senator and now President-Elect Obama has relinquished his seat in the U. S. Senate:
Today, I am ending one journey to begin another. After serving the people of Illinois in the United States Senate — one of the highest honors and privileges of my life — I am stepping down as senator to prepare for the responsibilities I will assume as our nation’s next president. But I will never forget, and will forever be grateful, to the men and women of this great state who made my life in public service possible. ...
Obama Leaves Senate
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire —
President-elect Obama resigned from the U.S. Senate today and published a letter to constituents in many Illinois newspapers. An excerpt: "Today, I am ending one journey to begin another. After serving the
people of Illinois in the United States Senate -- one of the highest
honors and privileges of my life -- I am stepping down as senator to
prepare for the responsibilities I will assume as our nation's next
president. But I will never forget, and will forever be grateful, to
the men and women of this great state who made my life in public
service possible." ...
Obama Leaves Senate
The Hollywood Liberal —
... President-elect Obama resigned from the U.S. Senate today and published a letter to constituents in many Illinois newspapers. An excerpt: “Today, I am ending one journey to begin another. After serving the people of Illinois in the United States Senate — one of the highest honors and privileges of my life — I am stepping down as senator to prepare for the responsibilities I will assume as our nation’s next president. But I will never forget, and will forever be grateful, to the men and women of this great state who made my life in public service possible.” ...
Obama’s resignation letter read on Senate floor.
Think Progress —
... because it will be a historic moment, from ‘We need change,” and ‘Yes, we can,” to a long campaign trail, to Election Night, to a charismatic speech calling us to act like an American community, not only a country of which we’re proud, a nation we hold dear, but an American community.
Watch it:
Read Obama’s full resignation letter to Illinois residents here. (HT: The Crypt) ...
