Letter to President Obama from Maud and Guillaume

February 9, 2009

Dear President Obama,

We are Maud Lanneree and Guillaume Cognard, high school students in Brunoy, France. Brunoy is 25 km southeast of Paris. We learn English at a private language school called MyVoice. Our address is: MyVoice 49, rue du VIADUC 91800 BRUNOY, France.

We would like to congratulate you on becoming the 44th American President. You are the first black President in the USA, this is exceptional because 40 years ago there was still slavery in your country.

We are happy you are President for many reasons. We are happy because you want to stop the war in Iraq. In France, we think the war is useless. We are also happy because you will change the mentality regarding the way we “see” people of color. Now there aren’t only white people who can access high positions, and you can serve as the example for this. For even if you are born into a poor family, you can rise in the society and make your dreams become a reality. Lastly, we are happy because you take to heart the environment of the planet, and with you, the Americans will be more conscience of the reality of their over-consummation and waste. With your help, our planet will be in a better state, and one day our grandchildren will see flowers.

If you have time, it would be great if you came to France. We would be honored to see you and hear you speak.

Our teacher told us that every letter sent to The President is read and answered. With that said, we wait your response with anticipation.

Thank you for taking the time to read our letter and good luck,
Maud Lanneree and Guillaume Cognard