    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book I)]
    [May 6, 2007]
    [Page 542]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on Tornado Damage in Greensburg, Kansas
    May 6, 2007

        Our hearts are heavy for the loss of life in Greensburg, Kansas. A
    tornado devastated that community. It just basically wiped it out.
        I spoke to the Governor and Senator
    Pat Roberts about the extent of the devastation.
    They said to me: ``It's hard to describe how bad this community was
    hit.''
        I have declared a major disaster for that community, and I hope that
    helps. It's going to take a long time for the community to recover. And
    so we'll help in any way we can. There's a certain spirit in the Midwest
    of our country, a pioneer spirit that still exists, and I'm confident
    this community will be rebuilt. To the extent that we can help, we will.
    The most important thing now, though, is for our citizens to ask for the
    good Lord to comfort those who hurt.
        Thank you very much.

    Note: The President spoke at 8:26 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church in
    Washington, DC. In his remarks, he referred to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius of
    Kansas.