Subject: Re: Statement
From: "Alexander S. Mackler" <[email-masked]>
To: "Brangman, Harold Alan" <[email-masked]>
Cc: "Biden Hunter" <[email-masked]>, "Valerie Biden Cross" <[email-masked]>, "Kaufman Ted" <[email-masked]>, "Schwerin Eric" <[email-masked]>, "Assanis, Dennis" <[email-masked]>, "Garland, Jeffrey Wade" <[email-masked]>, "Bothum, Peter Horace" <[email-masked]>, "Ergin, Laure" <[email-masked]>, "Brennan, John" <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:37:29 -0400

I haven't spoken to others, but my preference would be to just let it be if possible (not sure what the reporter said about definitely writing). If that's not palatable, maybe consider shortening to

>> Vice President Biden is one of our most distinguished alumni, and we are always excited to talk with him about ideas for when he is out of office. At this point, though, we have no details to share. 

ASM

> On Jul 22, 2016, at 3:19 PM, Brangman, Harold Alan <[email-masked]> wrote:
> 
> Good Afternoon:
> 
> In response to an inquiry that we received in our press office today from the News Journal.  We will be issuing the statement below with respect to their question about VP Biden's statement about a library at UD.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  We hope to release the statement around 3:30PM.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Alan
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> H. Alan Brangman, AIA
> Interim EVP & Treasurer
> University of Delaware
> 122 Hullihen Hall
> Newark, Delaware 19716
> 302.831.2200
> 302.268.0052 (c)
> [email-masked]
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>> Subject: Re: Statement
>> 
>> We have been in contact with Vice President Biden. He is one of our most distinguished alumni, and we are always excited to talk with him about potential connections and partnerships. At this point, there are no further details to share. 
>>> 
>>>  
>>>  
>>> From: Peter Bothum <[email-masked]>
>>> Date: Friday, July 22, 2016 at 2:42 PM
>>> To: "Garland, Jeffrey Wade" <[email-masked]>, "Ergin, Laure" <[email-masked]>, "Brangman, Harold Alan" <[email-masked]>
>>> Cc: "Boyle, Andrea N" <[email-masked]>, "Brennan, John" <[email-masked]>
>>> Subject: Statement 
>>>  
>>> All —
>>>  
>>> Below is a draft statement. We plan to send at 3 p.m. Please let me know if you have any changes or questions.
>>>  
>>> We have been in contact with Vice President Biden. He is one of our most distinguished alumni, and we are always excited to talk with him about potential connections and partnerships. At this point, there are no further details to share. 
>>>  
>>> Thanks,
>>> Peter
>>>  
>>> Peter Bothum
>>> Media Relations Coordinator 
>>> University of Delaware
>>> Office: 302-831-1418
>>> Cell: 302-766-5103
>>> [email-masked]
>> 
>> Peter Bothum
>> Media Relations Coordinator 
>> University of Delaware
>> Office: 302-831-1418
>> Cell: 302-766-5103
>> [email-masked]