[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 38, Number 14 (Monday, April 8, 2002)]
[Pages 544-545]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 
of the United Kingdom

March 30, 2002

    Laura and I were deeply saddened at the news of the passing of Her 
Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. On behalf of the American 
people, we send our heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 
II and to the people of the United Kingdom for this tremendous loss. She 
was a pillar of strength and inspiration to many people all over the 
world.
    Laura and I and her many admirers throughout this Nation will miss 
her.

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