[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 39, Number 31 (Monday, August 4, 2003)]
[Pages 983-984]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Remarks on Departure From Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

July 28, 2003

Death of Bob Hope

    Today America lost a great citizen. We mourn the passing of Bob 
Hope. Bob Hope made us laugh, and he lifted our spirits. Bob

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Hope served our Nation when he went to battlefields to entertain 
thousands of troops from different generations. We extend our prayers to 
his family. And we mourn the loss of a good man. May God bless his soul.
    Thank you all.

Note: The President spoke at 9:50 a.m. prior to boarding Air Force One. 
A tape was not available for verification of the content of these 
remarks.