[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 41, Number 8 (Monday, February 28, 2005)]
[Page 323]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on Pope John Paul II

February 24, 2005

    On behalf of all Americans, Laura and I send our heartfelt best 
wishes to Pope John Paul II. The Holy Father is in our thoughts and 
prayers, and we wish him a speedy recovery and return to the service of 
his church and all humanity.