    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [September 20, 2005]
    [Pages 1461-1462]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Simon Wiesenthal
    September 20, 2005

        Laura and I are saddened by the death of
    Simon Wiesenthal, a tireless and passionate advocate who devoted his
    life to tracking down Nazi killers and promoting freedom. Simon
    Wiesenthal lost 89 relatives in the Holocaust, yet he survived the death
    camps himself. He gathered intelligence to be used in war crimes trials
    and also passed on important information that led to the conviction of
    Adolf Eichmann. Throughout his long career, he relentlessly pursued
    those responsible for some of the most horrific crimes against humanity
    the world has ever known. Simon Wiesenthal fought for justice, and
    history will always remember him.

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