[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 37, Number 36 (Monday, September 10, 2001)]
[Page 1255]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Labor Day Greeting to the Nation

September 2, 2001

    Hello, and happy Labor Day. On this day we celebrate the hard work 
of Americans. Teachers and doctors, farmers and factory workers, 
policemen and engineers, bankers and mechanics--the working men and 
women of America are a model for the world.
    Work is important to our human dignity. Everyone should know the 
satisfaction that comes from working hard and seeing results from your 
labor. That is why we need a strong and growing economy that creates 
jobs for all.
    Americans everywhere have reason to be proud this Labor Day. We also 
have reasons to be profoundly grateful. We live in a blessed land, 
strong and free, at peace in the world, where we are able to enjoy the 
fruits of our labor and pursue our dreams. We should never forget what a 
rare and hopeful time in history this is. May God continue to bestow His 
blessings upon our land.
    I hope you have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day.

Note: The greeting was videotaped at approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 30 
in the Map Room for later broadcast. It was made available by the Office 
of the Press Secretary on August 30 but was embargoed for release until 
4 p.m. on September 2. It was fed by satellite to networks and local 
television stations on August 31. A tape was not available for 
verification of the content of this greeting.