DeGette Statement On Inauguration Of President Barack Obama

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) released the followingstatement today after the swearing in of the 44th President of theUnited States, Barack Obama:

"The inauguration of America's 44th President of the United States,Barack Obama, is truly a proud event for our country. I congratulatePresident Obama on his historic path to the White House. He will leadour nation forward during a time that will require all of us to cometogether in forging a new era of bipartisanship. I am proud to welcomePresident Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their twochildren, Malia and Sasha, to their new home in our nation's capital. Ilook forward to working with our new president in moving our countryforward and tackling the serious challenges we face."