Obama Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Henry Hyde

Obama Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Henry Hyde
Thursday, November 29, 2007


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Amy Brundage, 202 228 5511

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Henry Hyde of Illinois.

“Henry Hyde honorably served the people of Illinois and the entire nation for 40 years. A distinguished veteran, Congressman Hyde will be remembered for his leadership in helping to create the Millennium Challenge Corporation and fighting the spread of AIDS around the world. Michelle and I offer our sincerest condolences to the Hyde family, and pray that they find peace as they remember his service and dedication to the United States.”

http://obama.senate.gov/press/071129-obama_statement_103/

Seriously, I wonder what the protocol is...if he HAS to say something, then this tripe is certainly forgiveable. If not, then...

Very appropriate.

That's probably why.

"On the passing of the hideous Mr Hyde, I would like to pass along my and my wife's feelings - we spit on your grave...."

He could have made the statement without that lie.

Obama don't need no stinkin' common decency and decorum.

It's not like he's running for president.

PS - good post!

I have new glasses on order and am blind as a bat right now.