    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [August 1, 2005]
    [Pages 1289-1290]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of King Fahd bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia
    August 1, 2005

        I was deeply saddened to learn today of the death of King Fahd bin
    Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King of the
    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. King Fahd was a man of wisdom and a leader who
    commanded respect throughout the entire world. He was a friend and
    strong ally of the United States for decades. As King, he had warm
    friendships with American Presidents. I send my condolences and those of
    the American people to King Abdallah, to the late King Fahd's family, and to the Saudi people
    on the passing of this historic figure. May God bless him.

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