Obama says Happy Norooz

Here is the link to Obama's remarks on Norooz to Iranian-Americans, and to the "Islamic Republic of Iran". The highlights of the message are his quote from celebrated Iranian poet Saadi, and saying "Eid E Shomah Mobarak", which means "Happy New Year". He also commented on the achievements of Iranian-Americans. Unlike Bush, Obama pronounces Iran the correct way - With a long "a" rather than a short "a".

It's a nice message, although it shows that the President likes any chance to wax a little poetic.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/Nowruz/

Update

If you never got a chance to read my article in the Daily News, "Valley's Iranians Celebrate Norooz", I have updated the link so it directs you to a crystal clear JPEG of the story. Please click on the appropriate link to your right underneaththe heading "Recently Published Articles".