[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book I)]
[January 28, 2007]
[Page 73]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on the Death of Deborah Orin-Eilbeck
January 28, 2007

    Laura and I were saddened to learn of the 
death of Deborah Orin-Eilbeck. Deb had a distinguished, decades-long 
career as a journalist, covering every Presidential campaign since 1980 
and joining the New York Post's Washington bureau in 1988. Deb fought a 
valiant battle against cancer with the same tenacity, devotion, and 
determination that she brought to her work in the White House briefing 
room through numerous administrations.
    Laura and I send our condolences to Deb's 
husband, Neville Eilbeck, and to her family, 
friends, and colleagues. She will be missed by all of us at the White 
House who cared deeply for her.