Obama's Prayers With Whitney Houston's Family

WASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama's thoughts and prayers are with Whitney Houston's family, especially her daughter.

Press secretary Jay Carney says it's hard not to be an admirer of the singer's "immense talent." And, he says it's a tragedy to lose somebody so talented at such a young age.

Carney said he wasn't sure if Obama and Houston ever had met.

The 48-year-old singer died Saturday.

Comments

[Karen Whonder]

11:20 PM on 02/15/2012

Wish he could have said it directly. Sometimes.... Hoping he at least made a private call to Miss Cissy. I mean he called Betty white for crying out loud.

[keywestjam]

08:03 AM on 02/14/2012

Thank you Mister President, the country appreciates your prayer at this time for her grieving family. I must say the White House get it right this time. This as nothing to with politic but a heart.

[SouthernGirl2]

01:15 AM on 02/14/2012

Thank you, Mr. President!

[emperance]

05:53 PM on 02/13/2012

I'm glad Prez O said that, he's a caring guy.