Statement From State Sen. Darrel Aubertine On The Inauguration Of President Barack Obama

ALBANY (January 20, 2009)—"Today is an historic and truly proud day for our country. The swearing in of Barack Obama as our 44th President is a tremendous step forward for our nation and it is hard not to get caught up in the excitement of this day. With every new administration comes new opportunities, but the nation has come together in an especially remarkable way to stand behind this president. As a state and as a nation, we all can be proud and hopeful for our future."