Obama Called Sully to Say Thanks

Obama thanked the pilot, Chesley Sullenberger, who goes by Sully, and the crew of the plane that went down in the Hudson River.

Obama called Capt. Chesley Sullenberger on Friday to tell him how proud everyone is for a heroic and graceful job in landing the damaged aircraft.
Obama’s spokesman, Robert Gibbs, says that the president-elect spoke with Sullenberger for about five minutes. Obama also thanked the plane’s crew and those on the scene in New York who helped ensure the safety of all 155 people aboard. RGJ