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Obama Statement on Rockford and Winnebago Floods

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Obama Press Office, 202 228 5566

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today issued the following statement on the flooding in Rockford and Winnebago County:

"As many Rockford and Winnebago County residents evacuate their homes and communities, my thoughts and prayers are with them as they begin the recovery process. I am committed to working with state and local officials and relief organizations to ensure our communities can quickly restore power, repair roads, and rebuild damaged homes after the flooding."