    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 36 (Monday, September 10, 2007)]
    [Pages 1164-1165]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on the Situation at the Crandall Canyon Mine in Huntington,
    Utah

    September 1, 2007

        Since August 6, Americans have followed the fate of six miners
    trapped in a Utah mine. We have prayed for their safety, asked God

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    to comfort their families, and witnessed the unwavering commitment of
    their community. Our hearts broke when three brave rescue workers gave
    their own lives in the search for the missing miners.
        The people of the central Utah mining community have inspired us all
    with their incredible strength and courage in the face of tremendous
    loss. Last night, a difficult decision was made to end the search. Laura
    and I are deeply saddened by this tragedy and continue to pray for the
    families of these men.