WH: Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Steve Jobs

[Tx4obama]

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
October 05, 2011
Statement by the President on the Passing of Steve Jobs

Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators - brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.

By building one of the planet’s most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By making computers personal and putting the internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike. Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world.

The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve’s wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/10/05/statement-president-passing-steve-jobs

[Lucinda]

1. Well said

:)

[malaise]

2. That is a lovely tribute

From February this year

http://www.tipb.com/2011/02/18/president-barack-obama-steve-jobs-americas-technorati-photo/

[Tx4obama]

4. On Rachel's show tonight she said that apparently Jobs personally gave Obama the new iPAD

at that February dinner, which was one month before the iPAD was released to the public.

[Hello World]

3. Well said Mr. President

Thank you for recognizing a truly great American!

[gateley]

5. Wonderful tribute. nt

[Mimosa]

6. Why didn't Jobs try to have products made in USA to employ Americans?

I've always been a Mac user. It's an easy to use system. But I have no particular admiration for Steve Jobs. Besides being a master of the universe, technology dept., what else did he do for human beings?

[cbdo2007]

7. I personally know many Americans who work for Apple. How many Americans do you employ??