Statement by President Obama regarding the passing of Helen Thomas

[Tx4obama]

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
July 20, 2013

Statement by the President

Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Helen Thomas. Helen was a true pioneer, opening doors and breaking down barriers for generations of women in journalism. She covered every White House since President Kennedy’s, and during that time she never failed to keep presidents – myself included – on their toes. What made Helen the “Dean of the White House Press Corps” was not just the length of her tenure, but her fierce belief that our democracy works best when we ask tough questions and hold our leaders to account. Our thoughts are with Helen’s family, her friends, and the colleagues who respected her so deeply.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/07/20/statement-president

[Safetykitten]

1. " our democracy works best when we ask tough questions and hold our leaders to account. "

Comments? Questions? Concerns?

[dflprincess]

3. The irony leaves me speechless. n/t

[The Straight Story]

4. Was that an Obama or a Snowden quote? (nt)

[LittleBlue]

5. His speeches have become parodies

Good for laughter but little else.

RIP Helen.

[DFW]

2. "her fierce belief that our democracy works best when we ask tough questions"

Too bad 99% of today's Washington journalists don't share that belief.

[Douglas Carpenter]

6. so true, so true, unfortunate for our democracy, but still so true

[snappyturtle]

7. Meanwhile......

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http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/07/19/appeals-court-rules-intelligence-reporter-james-risen-must-testify-if-indicted-whistleblower-was-his-source/

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the First Amendment right to free speech does not prevent a New York Times journalist from giving testimony in a high-profile government leak case.

The ruling by the Richmond, Virginia-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is a win for the Obama administration, but it could hurt efforts by Attorney General Eric Holder to improve relations with the media. The Justice Department last week pledged to tighten its criteria for targeting journalists in leak cases

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Edit: To those who regard this as hate fest material, I regard as exactly what Helen Thomas would be pointing out to us. I was remiss in publically stating a RIP to Helen Thomas whom I greatly admired. She asked the 'uncomfortable' questions boldly and seemingly without fear of reprisal.

[tblue]

9. ....

[calimary]

8. Rest in peace, Ms. Thomas.

[Cha]

10. I see the haters can't handle a statement of Helen

Thomas' passing by PBO without dropping their ignorant turds.

They've rendered themselves impotent with their attempts at distraction from his message.

I'm glad Pres Obama isn't a hater.. it's all one ugly sided. Way to ugly up a tribute to Helen Thomas, geniuses.

[sheshe2]

11. Thanks Tx for posting,

Our Presidents heartfelt statement on Helen Thomas' passing.

I love this picture~



Sorry about the hate fest, that joined in with their sympathy to Helen and her family.

No topic about the President seems to be sacrosanct without a bash or two.

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