    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [October 26, 2001]
    [Page 1312]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Gerry Solomon
    October 26, 2001

        Gerry Solomon was a true patriot. A decorated veteran of the U.S.
    Marine Corps, he was a tireless advocate of the men and women of the
    United States military who continued to work to protect the interests of
    America's veterans long after his service in the U.S. Congress ended.
    Gerry Solomon will always be remembered as true to his creed: duty,
    honor, country.