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Statement of the President on the Election of Rahm Emanuel

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The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release
February 22, 2011

Statement of the President on the Election of Rahm Emanuel

I want to extend my congratulations to Rahm Emanuel on a well-deserved victory tonight.  As a Chicagoan and a friend, I couldn’t be prouder. Rahm will be a terrific mayor for all the people of Chicago.