by John McCormick
President-elect Barack Obama's transition staff released a video message this morning that he recorded to boost Chicago's efforts to win the 2016 Olympics. The message is for the European Olympic Committee (EOC) XXXVII General Assembly meeting in Istanbul, Turkey.
"In the coming years, my administration will bring a fresh perspective on America's role and responsibilities around the world," Obama says in the message. "But if we are to truly meet our shared challenges, we must all work together. By uniting the world in a peaceful celebration of human achievement, the Olympic Games reminds us that this is possible."
Obama goes on to talk about the importance of the Olympics to international relations.
"The United States would be honored to have the opportunity to host the Games and serve the Olympic Movement," he says. "As President-Elect, I see the Olympic and Paralympic Games as an opportunity for our nation to reach out, welcome the world to our shores, and strengthen our friendships across the globe."
Comments
Heck yeah man, use that global good-will to bring home some bacon for the US. Love it.
Posted by: Joe | November 21, 2008 1:47 PM
RU SURE that is the right video feed?
Posted by: Tim Mc | November 21, 2008 10:34 PM
Where are all the Chicago Political Machine crybabies?
The big O exercising that political capital before Thanksgiving, before January 20 and 8 years ahead of what most cities would kill for.
Smart, proactive and selfless.
We got it right on Nov. 4th.
Posted by: Bubba | November 21, 2008 11:11 PM
Yeah, you right, Bubba!
Posted by: get ready cuz we're coming back! | November 22, 2008 8:49 PM
We are very excited at the potential of hosting the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Chicago!
Also, there are two days left for ANY budding film maker or video blogger to enter the 'Why Chicago' video contest. Visit http://www.chicago2016.org/contest and submit your 4-5 minute video.
You could win $5,000 in video production equipment or a trip to Vancouver to go behind the scenes at the 2010 Olympic Games!
Good Luck!
Posted by: Managing Editor | November 23, 2008 12:29 PM