FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington Contact: Robert Gibbs or Tommy Vietor, (202) 228-5511
Illinois Contact: Julian Green (312) 886-3506
Date: March 3, 2006
Obama Statement on the Sentencing of Duke Cunningham
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) Thursday issued the following statement on the sentencing of Duke Cunningham:
"If it isn't already crystal clear to members of Congress and to the American people, the sentencing of Duke Cunningham reminds us of the need to clean up the corruption and scandal that has plagued Washington so we can restore the public's faith in Government."