    [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 Bob Bartley
    December 10, 2003

        Bob Bartley was a giant of journalism. His extraordinary
    contributions to America as an author, editor, and columnist helped
    shape our times. I was pleased to award him the Presidential Medal of
    Freedom, our highest civil honor, in recognition of his enormous impact
    on the intellectual and political life of our Nation. Laura joins me in sending condolences to Edith and his daughters, family, colleagues, and friends.