    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [May 20, 2008]
    [Pages 707-708]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senator Edward M. Kennedy
    May 20, 2008

        Laura and I are concerned to learn of our
    friend Senator Kennedy's diagnosis. Ted Kennedy is a man of tremendous
    courage, remarkable strength, and powerful spirit. Our thoughts are with
    Senator Kennedy and his family during this difficult

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    period. We join our fellow Americans in praying for his full recovery.