Washington, DC - Congressman Gregory Meeks applauds President-Elect Barack Obama on becoming the 44th President of the United States and becoming this nation’s first African American President. For the past several months he has spoken with the American people about his plans for strengthening our nation’s education system, providing universal healthcare to all and recovering our economy.

There is a lot of work that needs to be done to get America where it needs to be. On January 20, 2009 President-Elect Barack Obama will have the support of Congressman Meeks, his Democratic colleagues and the support of this nation as he is sworn in as the new President of the United States. This is an election with results that have never been seen before and will bring about change to America.

“President-Elect Barack Obama has successfully led the Democratic Party to the White House and I am confident that he will successfully fulfill his agenda for the citizens of America. It was evident throughout his campaign that he has increased youth voter turnout and involvement as well as describing a new America that is motivation to all. I look forward to working with President-Elect Barack Obama and I congratulate him on his monumental win,” said Congressman Meeks.