President Obama Issues Statement on Amtrak Derailment
Along
with Americans across our country, Michelle and I were shocked and
deeply saddened to hear of the derailment aboard Amtrak Train 188. Our
thoughts
and prayers go out to the families and friends of those we lost last
night, and to the many passengers who today begin their long road to
recovery. Along the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak is a way of life for
many. From Washington, DC and Philadelphia to New
York City and Boston, this is a tragedy that touches us all. As we work
to determine exactly what happened, I commend the fire, police and
medical personnel working tirelessly and professionally to save lives.
Philadelphia is known as the city of brotherly
love – a city of neighborhoods and neighbors – and that spirit of
loving-kindness was reaffirmed last night, as hundreds of first
responders and passengers lent a hand to their fellow human beings in
need.
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