U.S. President Endorses Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid

"I can't think of a better city to represent the United States than Chicago," ~President Bush


U.S. President George W. Bush came to Chicago on January 7th, wanting to be briefed on Chicago's proposed plans for the 2016 Olympic games. Mayor Daley, as well as City and Chicago 2016 Officials, were glad to oblige. The endorsement of a head of state really helps tremendously in a Applicant City's credentials. As was Former Prime Minister Tony Blair with London 2012, and President Vladimir Putin with Sochi 2014. With the Statement, "This country supports the bid, strongly" , President Bush gave Chicago's Bid another wonderful boost, as did the greatly successful hosting of the 2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships. The Head of the AIBA, C.K. Wu also voiced his confidence in Chicago's bid, as well as claiming the 2007's Boxing Championship as the best ever. Although in his last year as President, and leaving office 9 months from the time the IOC choose the Host City, President Bush promised to do all that he could to help the Bid.

Thanks President Bush!....a great President just got better :)