[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 42, Number 49 (Monday, December 11, 2006)]
[Pages 2142-2143]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Death of 
Jeane J. Kirkpatrick

December 8, 2006

    Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of Jeane Kirkpatrick. 
As a professor, author, ambassador, and adviser to Presidents, she 
influenced the thinking of generations of Americans on the importance of

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American leadership in advancing the cause of freedom and democracy 
around the globe. She defended the cause of freedom at a pivotal time in 
world history, and her courageous service as our United Nations 
Ambassador inspired her fellow Americans and lovers of liberty around 
the world. Jeane's powerful intellect helped America win the cold war. 
Her insights and teachings will continue to illuminate the path ahead 
for the United States in the world. We send our condolences to Jeane's 
family and friends, and on behalf of all Americans, we give thanks for 
her extraordinary life.