    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book II)]
    [September 11, 2007]
    [Pages 1192-1193]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Prime Minister John Compton of Saint Lucia
    September 11, 2007

        Laura and I offer our condolences to the
    people of Saint Lucia on the death of Prime Minister John Compton. The
    father of Saint Lucia's independence, Sir John wasan elder statesman of
    the Caribbean. We will miss his vision and leadership, and we extend our
    deepest sympathies to his family.

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