Wednesday, January 21, 2009

STATEMENT ON THE INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT OBAMA

Like so many Americans, I have been granted a new optimism, hopefulness and inspiration by today's events.  I am optimistic because President Barack Obama will work with all Americans to tackle the hard problems facing our country and in doing so, return the United States to its place of prominence in the world.  I am hopeful that Americans from all walks of life can set aside their differences and work toward our common goals.  Since so many of us can trace our American roots to other soil, the words that President Obama used today should have special value to all of us.  All Americans should harness the inspiration of President Obama's story to show the children of today that they too can rise to the highest heights.

I hope we can all stand alongside our new President and remain equal to the task that now lies in front of us all.  God bless the Unites States of America, the Town of Bethlehem and our new President, Barack Obama.