[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 42, Number 1 (Monday, January 9, 2006)]
[Page 8]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Health of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel

January 4, 2006

    Laura and I share the concerns of the Israeli people about Prime 
Minister Ariel Sharon's health, and we are praying for his recovery. 
Prime Minister Sharon is a man of courage and peace. On behalf of all 
Americans, we send our best wishes and hopes to the Prime Minister and 
his family.