*Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2010 *

**Statement on United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard C. Holbrooke **

*December 10, 2010 *

Earlier today I spoke to Richard Holbrooke's wife Kati and told her that Michelle and I are praying for Richard. Richard Holbrooke is a towering figure in American foreign policy, a critical member of my Afghanistan and Pakistan team, and a tireless public servant who has won the admiration of the American people and people around the world. I know that Secretary Clinton, Admiral Mullen, Tom Donilon, and other members of our team have been with him at George Washington hospital, and we continue to pray for his recovery and support his family in this difficult time.

NOTE: The statement referred to Kati Marton, wife of Ambassador Holbrooke; and National Security Adviser Thomas E. Donilon.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Holbrooke, Richard C., U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan.

*Names:* Clinton, Hillary Rodham; Donilon, Thomas E.; Holbrooke, Richard C.; Marton, Kati; Mullen, Michael G.; Obama, Michelle.

*Subjects:* Afghanistan : U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan; Defense, Department of : Joint Chiefs of Staff; Pakistan : U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan; State, Department of : Secretary; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: National Security Adviser.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201001062.