[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 44, Number 28 (Monday, July 21, 2008)]
[Page 982]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Remarks on the Death of Former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow

July 13, 2008

    Well, we had some bad news this weekend. Our good friend Tony Snow 
passed away. Tony, you know, worked with us and made a lot of friends 
here in the White House. And Laura and I are--we're really saddened by 
his death.
    I came to know Tony as a very smart and capable man. He had good 
values. He was an honest guy. You know, he had a wonderful sense of 
humor. He loved to laugh; he loved his country; and he loved his family.
    And our thoughts are with Jill and the three children now as they 
deal with their grief. We went to church this morning at Camp David, and 
I prayed for Jill and the family, that they would have--find comfort and 
strength during this tough time for them. And I just hope they 
understand that Tony was loved here in the White House, and a lot of 
those who, you know, got to know him really do care about Jill and the 
kids.
    So, anyway, thank you.

Note: The President spoke at 12:50 p.m. on the South Lawn at the White 
House.