[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 45, Number 2 (Monday, January 19, 2009)]
[Pages 73-74]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the U.S. Airways Plane Crash in New York City

January 15, 2009

    My administration is coordinating with State and local officials to 
respond to this afternoon's plane crash in New York City. We continue to 
monitor the situation. Laura and I are inspired by the skill and heroism 
of the flight crew, as well as the dedication

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and selflessness of the emergency responders and volunteers who rescued 
passengers from the icy waters of the Hudson. We send our thoughts and 
prayers to all involved in the accident.