===================== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2008 Obama Press Office; 312-819-2423 BARACK OBAMA'S DAY OF REMEMBRANCE STATEMENT CHICAGO, IL - Senator Barack Obama today released the following Day of Remembrance statement to commemorate the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. "This is a day of remembrance not just for Japanese Americans, but for all Americans. The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II was one of the darkest moments in our nation's history – a moment when fear led us to compromise our most fundamental rights. Today, as we once again weigh the demands of security and liberty, let's remember that it's in times like these – times of great national challenge – when our ideals of justice and equality are tested most, and when it's most important that we uphold them. These are ideals that Japanese Americans have always upheld with dignity, and these are ideals that I will uphold each and every day as President of the United States."