White House Releases Statement on Helen Thomas

The White House press office released a statement from the President on the death of longtime White House reporter Helen Thomas. News of her death came Saturday. Reports indicate she had a long illness. She was 92.

“Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Helen Thomas. Helen was a true pioneer, opening doors and breaking down barriers for generations of women in journalism. She covered every White House since President Kennedy’s, and during that time she never failed to keep presidents – myself included – on their toes.

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