[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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Statement on the Death of Former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow

July 12, 2008

    Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of our dear friend Tony 
Snow. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Jill, and their 
children, Kendall, Robbie, and Kristi. The Snow family has lost a 
beloved husband and father, and America has lost a devoted public 
servant and a man of character.
    Tony was one of our Nation's finest writers and commentators. He 
earned a loyal following with incisive radio and television broadcasts. 
He was a gifted speechwriter who served in my father's administration. 
And I was thrilled when he agreed to return to the White House to serve 
as my Press Secretary. It was a joy to watch Tony at the podium each 
day. He brought wit, grace, and a great love of country to his work. His 
colleagues will cherish memories of his energetic personality and 
relentless good humor.
    All of us here at the White House will miss Tony, as will the 
millions of Americans he inspired with his brave struggle against 
cancer. One of the things that sustained Tony Snow was his faith. And 
Laura and I join people across our country in praying that this good man 
has now found comfort in the arms of his Creator.