    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [December 24, 2008]
    [Pages 1509-1510]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message on the Observance of Kwanzaa 2008
    December 24, 2008

        I send greetings to those observing Kwanzaa.
        Kwanzaa is the celebration of African culture, community, and family
    traditions. For more than 40 years, millions of people have come
    together to reaffirm Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. These
    principles emphasize unity, self-determination, collective work and
    responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
        As people across our country gather to commemorate this seven-day
    celebration, may we all be reminded that Kwanzaa is an opportunity to
    celebrate the many contributions of our African American citizens.
        Laura and I send our best wishes for a joyous
    Kwanzaa.

                                                              George W. Bush

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