    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [July 28, 2003]
    [Page 936]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, on the Death of Bob Hope
    July 28, 2003

        Today America lost a great citizen. We mourn the passing of Bob
    Hope. Bob Hope made us laugh, and he lifted our spirits. Bob Hope served
    our Nation when he went to battlefields to entertain thousands of troops
    from different generations. We extend our prayers to his family, and we
    mourn the loss of a good man. May God bless his soul.
        Thank you all.

    Note: The President spoke at 9:50 a.m. prior to departure for
    Pittsburgh, PA. A tape was not available for verification of the content
    of these remarks.