Statement on Former Governor Rod Blagojevich of Illinois
January 29, 2009

Today ends a painful episode for Illinois. For months, the State had been crippled by a crisis of leadership. Now that cloud has lifted. I wish Governor Quinn the best and pledge my full cooperation as he undertakes his new responsibilities.

NOTE: The statement referred to Gov. Patrick Quinn of Illinois, who assumed the Office of Governor upon former Governor Rod Blagojevich’s conviction on Articles of Impeachment by the Illinois Senate.

Categories: Statements by the President : Blagojevich, Rod, former Governor of Illinois.

Names: Blagojevich, Rod R.; Quinn, Patrick J.

Subjects: Illinois : Former Governor, impeachment; Illinois : Governor.

DCPD Number: DCPD200900035. WSPC File: dcpd-2009-00035.xml