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President Bush Saddened by Death of Tony Snow, Sends Condolences to Snow
Family
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary July 13, 2008

President Bush Saddened by Death of Tony Snow, Sends Condolences to Snow
Family South Lawn

˙ /news/releases/2008/07/20080713-1.wm.v.html ˙˙Presidential Remarks
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12:50 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: 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.

END 12:51 P.M. EDT

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