Ruppersberger Celebrates the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States

(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) celebrates the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States.  Congressman Ruppersberger was on hand for the Whistle Stop Tour in Baltimore on Saturday, January 17, 2009, as then President-Elect Obama addressed a standing room only crowd at War Memorial Plaza.     

“It is such an honor that then President-Elect Barack Obama decided to stop in Baltimore on his historic journey to take the oath of office in Washington, DC.  Marylanders packed War Memorial Plaza to hear the President Elect’s words of inspiration and change that shows what we can expect from the Obama Administration,” said Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD).    

Congressman Ruppersberger watched from the Capitol steps as the 44th President Barack Obama was sworn into office.  The National Park Service estimates close to 1.8 million people packed the National Mall to witness the historic event amid freezing cold temperatures.   

“It was an exciting moment in history to watch President Barack Obama take the oath of office.  I look forward to working with the Obama Administration to create jobs and improve our economy.  President Obama is putting together a top notch team to help turn our country around.  Whether you are a democrat or republican, once the voters have spoken I believe we must work together to get things done and we have a lot to do to improve people’s lives,” said Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD).      

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