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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPresident Obama's statement on the passing of Pete Seeger
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2014
Statement by the President on the Passing of Pete Seeger
Once called Americas tuning fork, Pete Seeger believed deeply in the power of song. But more importantly, he believed in the power of community to stand up for whats right, speak out against whats wrong, and move this country closer to the America he knew we could be. Over the years, Pete used his voice and his hammer to strike blows for workers rights and civil rights; world peace and environmental conservation. And he always invited us to sing along. For reminding us where we come from and showing us where we need to go, we will always be grateful to Pete Seeger. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Petes family and all those who loved him.
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2014
Statement by the President on the Passing of Pete Seeger
Once called Americas tuning fork, Pete Seeger believed deeply in the power of song. But more importantly, he believed in the power of community to stand up for whats right, speak out against whats wrong, and move this country closer to the America he knew we could be. Over the years, Pete used his voice and his hammer to strike blows for workers rights and civil rights; world peace and environmental conservation. And he always invited us to sing along. For reminding us where we come from and showing us where we need to go, we will always be grateful to Pete Seeger. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Petes family and all those who loved him.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/01/28/1273086/-President-Obama-s-statement-on-the-passing-of-Pete-Seeger
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President Obama's statement on the passing of Pete Seeger (Original Post)
ProSense
Jan 2014
OP
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)1. ditto...
thanks Prosense...
flamingdem
(39,313 posts)2. Fox is probably putting up images of
a hammer and sickle to mark Pete's passing.
mindwalker_i
(4,407 posts)3. Kind of strikes a chord...
Scuba
(53,475 posts)4. "... and I will veto any bill that includes cuts to food stamps and other pieces of the safety net."