[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 38, Number 22 (Monday, June 3, 2002)]
[Page 926]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Remarks at the Sainte Mere Eglise Church in Sainte Mere Eglise, France

May 27, 2002

    President Chirac, Mrs. Chirac, Mr. Mayor: Laura and I are so honored 
to be here. Thank you for your hospitality. We are here to pay tribute 
to those who sacrificed for freedom, both Americans and the French. It 
is fitting that we remember those who sacrificed because today we defend 
our freedoms--we defend our freedoms against people who can't stand 
freedom.
    This defense will require the sacrifice of our forefathers, but it's 
a sacrifice I can promise you we'll make. It's a sacrifice we'll make 
for the good of America and for the good of France and for the good of 
freedom all over the world.
    It's an honor to be here. May God bless France, and may God bless 
America. Thank you very much.

Note: The President spoke at 1:05 p.m. In his remarks, he referred to 
President Jacques Chirac of France and his wife, Bernadette; and Mayor 
Marc Lefevre of Sainte Mere Eglise.