[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 41 (Monday, October 15, 2007)]
[Page 1316]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Death of Representative Jo Ann Davis

October 6, 2007

    Laura and I are deeply saddened that Representative Jo Ann Davis 
lost her courageous battle with breast cancer today. Her determination 
to fight the disease is an inspiration to all of us.
    Over the course of her four terms in the U.S. House of 
Representatives, she was an effective advocate for the people of her 
district and a strong supporter of our men and women in uniform. She was 
a fine example of a public servant who worked hard to cut Government 
waste to ensure the people's money was used wisely. Her commonsense 
values will be missed on Capitol Hill.
    Laura and I send our thoughts and prayers to her husband, Chuck, 
their two sons, and the rest of the Davis family during this difficult 
time.