August 26, 2009
We were saddened to learn of the passing of His Eminence Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, who has played an important role in Iraq's national history. We offer our condolences to his family and colleagues.
Barack Obama, Statement by the Press Secretary on the Death of His Eminence Abdul Aziz al-Hakim Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/289539