*Administration of Barack Obama, 2014 *

**Statement on the Health of Former First Lady Barbara Bush **

*January 1, 2014 *

Michelle and I send our best wishes to Mrs. Bush for a speedy recovery. Barbara is blessed to have both a loving, supportive family by her side and a vibrant spirit that we hope will have her feeling better soon. I know I speak for Americans everywhere when I say that our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara and her family on this New Year's Day.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Bush, Former First Lady Barbara, health*.*

*Names:* Bush, Barbara; Obama, Michelle.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201400001.