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blogs.abcnews.com - 11/21/2008
Prez-Elect Obama Makes Plea for 2016 Olympics: Hey, World! I'm the President, not Bush!
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President-elect Obama today sent a video plea to the European Olympic Committee XXXVII General Assembly meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, today, to make the case that Chicago should host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. If all goes well for the...
Obama - Chicago bid to host the Olympics in 2016 (video)
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Obama - Chicago bid to host the Olympics in 2016 (video)
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Real Clear Politics - TIME.com:  Obama Makes Plea For 2016 Olympics

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Obama Makes Plea For 2016 Olympics
Real Clear Politics - TIME.com — ... all work together. By uniting the world in a peaceful celebration of human achievement, the Olympic Games reminds us that this is possible. “The United States would be honored to have the opportunity to host the Games and serve the Olympic Movement,” President-Elect Obama continued. “As President-Elect, I see the Olympic and Paralympic Games as an opportunity for our nation to reach out, welcome the world to our shores, and strengthen our friendships across the globe.” ABC News's Tapper reported on the video this morning.

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Mayor Daley has traveled the world to promote Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. He's about to pile up even more frequent-flier miles. On Thursday, the mayor will fly to Istanbul, Turkey for a meeting of the European Olympic Committee. The International Olympic Committee ...