Statement by President Bush Upon Departure

Statement by President Bush Upon Departure

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by President Bush upon departure:

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9:52 A.M. CDT

THE PRESIDENT: Laura and I were saddened to learn about the death of Peter Jennings. Peter Jennings had a long and distinguished career as a news journalist. He covered many important events, events that helped define the world as we know it today. A lot of Americans relied upon Peter Jennings for their news. He became a part of the lives of a lot of our fellow citizens, and he will be missed. May God bless his soul.

Thank you.

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Source: White House Press Office

CONTACT: White House Press Office, +1-202-456-2580

Web site: http://www.whitehouse.gov/

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