[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 37, Number 10 (Monday, March 12, 2001)]
[Pages 400-401]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Death of James Rhodes

March 4, 2001

    America and Ohio lost a great man today, Governor Jim Rhodes. Laura 
and I share in

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this time of mourning with the people of Ohio. Jim was a dedicated, 
honorable public servant. His distinguished career included representing 
Ohio and its people longer than any other Governor in the State's 
history. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughters, Suzanne and 
Sharon, and his entire family.