[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.