Pols React: Mayor Walsh Says Olympic Decision Is ‘Exceptional Honor’
Boston was selected to be the United States Olympic Committee to bid for the 2024 Olympics, and Boston politicians showed nothing but enthusiasm for the decision.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh:
“It is an exceptional honor for Boston to be chosen as the U.S. representative in the running for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This selection is in recognition of our city’s talent, diversity and global leadership. Our goal is to host an Olympic and Paralympic Games that are innovative, walkable and hospitable to all. Boston hopes to welcome the world’s greatest athletes to one of the world’s great cities.’’
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker:
“This is great news for Boston and the Commonwealth as it provides an exciting opportunity to promote Massachusetts on the world stage. I look forward to working with Mayor Walsh and the Boston 2024 organization to address the multitude of issues that need to be discussed, including keeping costs down and continuing to press forward on pledges of a privately funded Olympics as the process moves forward before the IOC.’’
President Obama:
“The President and First Lady extend their congratulations to the City of Boston on its nomination by the United STates Olympic Committee to host the 2024 Olympics and Paralympic Games. The city has taught all of us what it means to be Boston Strong. … We hope to welcome athletes from around the globe to compete in Boston in 2024.’’
Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts governor:
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Daniel Koh, the chief of staff:
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US Olympic Committee chairman Larry Probst:
“We’re excited about our plans to submit a bid for the 2024 Games and feel we have an incredibly strong partner in Boston that will work with us to present a compelling bid.’’
Joe Rull, chief of operations for Marty Walsh:
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