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Obama Statement on the Death of Rosa Parks

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington Contact: Robert Gibbs or Tommy Vietor, (202) 228-5511
Illinois Contact: Julian Green, (312) 886-3506
Date: October 25, 2005

Obama Statement on the Death of Rosa Parks

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today released the following statement about the death of Rosa Parks:

"Rosa Parks was a genuine American hero. Through her courage and by her example, she helped lay the foundation for a country that could begin to live up to its creed.

"Just as important, she reminded each and every one of us of our personal responsibilities to stand up for what is right and the central truth of the American experience that our greatness as a nation derives from seemingly ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

"We will all miss her cherished spirit but know that her legacy lives on in the heart of the nation."