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Obama Statement Regarding Today's meeting concerning Cairo Hospital

Tuesday, November 1, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington Contact: Robert Gibbs or Tommy Vietor, (202) 228-5511
Illinois Contact: Julian Green, (312) 886-3506
Date: November 1, 2005

Obama Statement Regarding Today's meeting concerning Cairo Hospital

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today released the following statement regarding today's meeting concerning Cairo Hospital:


"I am pleased to hear today that a number of City, State and Federal agencies devoted their time to address the issue at Cairo Hospital. It is clear that this issue has been a concern for residents in the area and they deserve a response that addresses the health, safety and welfare of their community. The first step in resolving this matter is getting everyone involved to the table. That's why I asked to convene this meeting today to begin a dialogue about moving this process forward. It is evident that this is going to take all levels of government working together and I am confident that every agency will make a commitment to make sure the problems of Cairo Hospital are addressed."