Gutierrez Encourages Rep. Rahm Emanuel to Accept Chief of Staff Position

November 6, 2008

Media Contact: Rebecca Dreilinger (202) 225-8203

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Washington D.C.) Today, U.S. Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) issued the following statement:"Throughout his tenure in the House, I have held Rahm in high esteem, both as a colleague and as a friend. I know he is capable of providing great leadership in the White House, and I encourage him to accept the position of Chief of Staff under President-elect Obama. I look forward to working with him and the entire Obama administration as we pursue our shared agenda and usher in the change we need."

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