[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 44, Number 39 (Monday, October 6, 2008)]
[Page 1279]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Message on the Observance of Rosh Hashanah, 5769

September 29, 2008

    I send greetings to those celebrating Rosh Hashanah.
    On this occasion of spiritual reflection, people of the Jewish faith 
in our country and around the world recognize the blessings from the 
Almighty as they commemorate the anniversary of the creation of the 
world. During this holy time, men and women take time to remember the 
past, contemplate the sweetness of the new year, and look forward to a 
promising future.
    This special occasion is also an opportunity to celebrate the 
history of the Jewish people and the values that bind us all together.
    Laura and I send our best wishes for a meaningful Rosh Hashanah and 
L'shanah tovah.
                                                George W. Bush

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