[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 37, Number 33 (Monday, August 20, 2001)]
[Page 1182]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Death of Representative Floyd Spence

August 16, 2001

    I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend Floyd Spence. He was a 
leader of great courage and determination, especially since his double-
lung transplant surgery 13 years ago. As a Congressman, he will be 
remembered as a true friend of the men and women in our armed services 
and a steadfast servant of his fellow South Carolinians. Laura and I 
send our prayers to his wife, Debbie, and Floyd's children and 
grandchildren.