    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [December 10, 2003]
    [Page 1705]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Paul Simon
    December 10, 2003

        Laura and I were saddened to learn of the
    death of former Senator Paul Simon. Paul Simon contributed significantly
    to America as an Army special agent, newspaper publisher, Member of the
    United States Senate and House of Representatives, and author and
    teacher. He will be missed by the many people in Illinois and throughout
    the country whose lives he touched and improved. Laura and I send our
    condolences to his family and many friends.