    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
    [March 29, 1991]
    [Page 318]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on the Death of Lee Atwater
    March 29, 1991

        Barbara and I lost a great friend in Lee Atwater. I valued Lee's
    counsel and abilities. The Republican Party will miss his energy,
    vision, and leadership. Barbara and I give our deepest condolences to
    Sally, the kids, and Lee's parents. We share in their grief. Lee will
    always be in our memories.

                        Note: H. Lee Atwater was former chairman of the
                            Republican National Committee.