[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 38, Number 40 (Monday, October 7, 2002)]
[Pages 1662-1663]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Death of Walter Annenberg

October 1, 2002

    Walter Annenberg's life serves as a shining example of generosity, 
patriotism, and dedication to serving others. As Ambassador to

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Great Britain, he was an outstanding representative of America to the 
world. As a business leader and an innovator, he understood the media's 
impact on American culture and encouraged television to be a positive 
influence on society.
    Mr. Annenberg firmly believed that strong education was the key to a 
quality citizenry, and his commitment to education reform has benefited 
innumerable lives through research, support for scholarships, and 
greater accessibility to educational programming through public 
television. America is a better place because of his contributions and 
influence. He will be greatly missed, and his legacy will undoubtedly 
live on.