DENVER, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Democratic National Committee
Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on the selection of
Senator Joe Biden as Barack Obama's running mate:
"Senator Obama has made an outstanding selection in Joe Biden. Joe Biden
is a strong leader, fierce advocate, and devoted family man with values rooted
in the best of what America stands for. He will be a strong partner with
Barack Obama in bringing the change America wants and needs.
"Delegates here in Denver are already buzzing with strong enthusiasm for
the Obama-Biden ticket.
"Senator Obama's selection shows that unlike the Bush-McCain way of doing
politics, Obama is not afraid to have strong people around him helping to lead
our great country.
"Together they will serve America well over the next eight years, and our
Party is ready to rally behind them and put them on the path to the White
House starting right here in Denver."
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