*Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2010 *

**Statement on the Death of Elizabeth A. Edwards **

*December 7, 2010 *

Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Elizabeth Edwards. This afternoon I spoke to Cate Edwards and John Edwards and offered our family's condolences. I came to know and admire Elizabeth over the course of the Presidential campaign. She was a tenacious advocate for fixing our health care system and fighting poverty, and our country has benefited from the voice she gave to the cause of building a society that lifts up all those left behind.

In her life, Elizabeth Edwards knew tragedy and pain. Many others would have turned inward; many others in the face of such adversity would have given up. But through all that she endured, Elizabeth revealed a kind of fortitude and grace that will long remain a source of inspiration. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Deaths :: Edwards, Elizabeth A.

*Names:* Edwards, Catharine E.; Edwards, Elizabeth A.; Edwards, John R.; Obama, Michelle*.*

*Subjects:* Deaths : Edwards, Elizabeth A.; Economy, national : Poverty, efforts to combat; Health and medical care : Health insurance reforms.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201001047.