    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [July 13, 2008]
    [Pages 1011-1012]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on the Death of Former White House Press Secretary Tony
    Snow
    July 13, 2008

        Well, we had some bad news this weekend. Our good friend Tony Snow
    passed away. Tony, you know, worked with us and made a lot of friends
    here in the White House. And Laura and I are--
    we're really saddened by his death.
        I came to know Tony as a very smart and capable man. He had good
    values. He was an honest guy. You know, he had a wonderful sense of
    humor. He loved to laugh, he loved his country, and he loved his family.

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        And our thoughts are with Jill and the three children now as they deal with their grief. We went to church
    this morning at Camp David, and I prayed for Jill and the family, that
    they would have--find comfort and strength during this tough time for
    them. And I just hope they understand that Tony was loved here in the
    White House, and a lot of those who, you know, got to know him really do
    care about Jill and the kids.
        So anyway, thank you.

    Note: The President spoke at 12:50 p.m. on the South Lawn at the White
    House.