POSTED: Friday September 11th 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. Olympic Committee Statement

On First Lady Michelle Obama joining the delegation in Copenhagen for IOC vote.

CHICAGO, Ill. - “The United States Olympic Committee and the entire U.S. Olympic Family are extremely grateful to President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama for the extraordinary support they have provided and continue to provide to the Chicago 2016 bid and to Olympic, Paralympic and youth sport in America. In conveying the federal government’s complete support of the bid, President Obama has asked the First Lady to join the delegation in Copenhagen next month for the IOC vote on October 2.

“Since President Obama has assumed office, the USOC and the bid have felt nothing but complete support. Sending the First Lady to Copenhagen is an unprecedented statement of support.

“The First Lady, as a Chicago native, is a tremendous ambassador for the Chicago 2016 bid. She is a representative of Chicago and of America, of the first family and of their support for the bid. The USOC is thrilled to have her representing the bid in Copenhagen next month, conveying the importance of the Olympic Movement to our entire country, and how much support and passion there is nationwide to bring the Games back to America. We are proud the White House is a part of our delegation and look forward to working with the First Lady as well as President Obama’s Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett in the coming weeks.”

- USOC Chairman Larry Probst
- USOC Acting CEO Stephanie Streeter

For more information, please contact the USOC Communications Division at (719) 866-4529.

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