Michelle and I were saddened by the terrible accident in northeast Washington, D.C. today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends affected by this tragedy.
Barack Obama: “Michelle and I were saddened by the terrible accident in northeast Washington, D.C. today. Our thoughts and prayers go…”
On the recordJune 21, 2009
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President Obama expressed condolences regarding the train crash and acknowledged the efforts of first responders.
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