[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 39, Number 26 (Monday, June 30, 2003)]
[Page 830]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Death of
Strom Thurmond

June 27, 2003

    Senator Strom Thurmond led an extraordinary life. He served in the 
Army during World War II, earning a Bronze Star for valor and landing at 
Normandy on D-Day. He served his country as Senator, Governor, and State 
legislator and was a beloved teacher, coach, husband, father, and 
grandfather. While campaigning across South Carolina with him in 1988, I 
saw firsthand the tremendous love he had for his constituents and the 
admiration the people of South Carolina had for him. He was also a 
friend, and I was honored to have hosted his 100th birthday at the White 
House. Laura joins me in sending our prayers and condolences to the 
entire Thurmond family. He will be missed.