Inauguration Message (and Photos) from Rep. Harry Teague

Photo by Cristal Jones

Rep. Harry Teague (D, NM-02) sent this statement from Washington about today's presidential inauguration:

“Today I witnessed the historic swearing in of President Barack Obama,” said Congressman Harry Teague. “It was an exciting event and the over one million attendees represented people from every cross section of America. As President Obama said in his speech, the challenges we face as Americans are great. It is an honor to represent the hardworking people of Southern New Mexico during this historic time in our nation’s history. I am excited to work with my colleagues in Congress and President Obama to solve our economic crisis and put America back to work.”

Photo by Cristal Jones

We also got the terrific photos in this post sent direct from the event via Sara Schreiber, Rep. Teague's Communication Director. The shots were snapped by Teague staffer Cristal Jones. Thanks, Sara and Cristal. (Click on photos for larger versions.)

Photo by Cristal Jones