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President and Mrs. Bush Saddened by Death of Tony Snow
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary July 12, 2008

President and Mrs. Bush Saddened by Death of Tony Snow

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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.

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