Audio, US News, White House June 29, 2012

Obama Rallies Colorado Firefighters

President Obama delivers a statement at Colorado Springs Fire Station Number 9. According to the White House, this fire station is serving as the rallying point for the Colorado Springs firefighters battling the Waldo Canyon Fire.

The president said his administration is devoting as many resources as it can to helping local and state officials fight a series of wildfires that have ravaged a large chunk of the state for days. (3:52)

[audio: http://com.talkradionews.audio.s3.amazonaws.com/2012/6/20120629ObamaFull.mp3]

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