    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [August 25, 2003]
    [Page 1055]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    [[Page 1055]]

    Statement on the Death of John J. Rhodes
    August 25, 2003

        John Rhodes was a statesman and a leader in the United States
    Congress. He was admired by Republicans and Democrats alike for his 30
    years of tireless work for the people he represented and the country he
    loved. Laura joins me in sending our thoughts and prayers to his wife,
    Elizabeth, and the entire Rhodes family.