President-elect Obama delivers video message to the European Olympic Committee
Washington – Today, President-elect Barack Obama delivered a taped video message to the European Olympic Committee (EOC)
XXXVII General Assembly meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, on behalf of the Chicago 2016 bid for the Olympic and Paralympic
Games.
President-elect Obama has been a long-time supporter of Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Games. During today's EOC General
Assembly meeting, the Chicago 2016 delegation presented their vision for the 2016 Olympic Games and gained feedback on
Chicago’s bid to host the Games.
In the video message, President-elect Obama said, “In the coming years, my administration will bring a fresh perspective
on America’s role and responsibilities around the world. But if we are to truly meet our shared challenges, we must all
work together. By uniting the world in a peaceful celebration of human achievement, the Olympic Games remind 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.”
The link to the entire video message can be viewed here.
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