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April 29, 2009

White House Apologizes for Low-Flying Plane
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The White House has apologized for a plane flight that scared New York
City residents Monday as it flew low over New York Harbor along with two
F-16 fighter jets. Hundreds of downtown office workers fled their
buildings out of fear of an attack similar to 9/11. But the plane turned
out to be one used by President Obama that was being photographed in a
public relations stunt. On Tuesday, President Obama apologized.

President Obama: “It was a mistake, as was stated. It was something we
found out about along with all of you. And it will not happen again.”

The plane ride photo-op cost more than $329,000. Obama says he’s ordered
a review to find out how the mission was approved.



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