*Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2010 *

**Statement on the Observance of Ash Wednesday **

*February 17, 2010 *

Michelle and I join Christians here in America and around the world in observing Ash Wednesday. We mark this solemn day of repentance and promise knowing that Lent is a time for millions to renew faith and also deepen a commitment to loving and serving one another.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Ash Wednesday*.*

*Names:* Obama, Michelle*.*

*Subjects:* Ash Wednesday.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201000101.