*Administration of Barack Obama, 2011 *

**Statement on the Election of Rahm I. Emanuel as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois **

*February 22, 2011 *

I want to extend my congratulations to Rahm Emanuel on a well-deserved victory tonight. As a Chicagoan and a friend, I couldn't be prouder. Rahm will be a terrific mayor for all the people of Chicago.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Emanuel, Rahm I., election as mayor of Chicago, IL.

*Names:* Emanuel, Rahm I.

*Subjects:* Illinois : Chicago mayoral election.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201100104.