Presidential Message: Ramadan

Presidential Message: Ramadan

Laura and I send warm greetings to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world as they begin the observance of Ramadan.

The month of Ramadan, which commemorates the revelation of the Qur'an to the prophet Muhammed, is the holiest month of the Muslim year. It is a special time of reflection, fasting, and charity. It is also a time of spiritual growth and prayer and an occasion to remember the less fortunate by sharing God's gifts with those in need.

Throughout our history, America has been blessed by the contributions of people of many different faiths. Our Muslim citizens have helped make our Nation a stronger and more hopeful place through their faith, generosity, and compassion.

May this be a blessed Ramadan for Muslims in the United States and around the world. Ramadan mubarak.

GEORGE W. BUSH

# # # For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, October 4, 2005

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Remarks by the Vice President to Second Marine Expeditionary Force

Remarks by the Vice President to HMH-461, Second Marine Expeditionary Force, New River Marine Corp Air Station, New River, North Carolina, 10:15 A.M. EDT

Vice President Dick Cheney shakes hands with U.S. Marine and Navy Personnel stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River after speaking with the crowd of soldiers in Jacksonville, NC, Monday October 3, 2005. White House photo by David Bohrer

THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, General. I just wanted to stop by for a second and thank you for all your good work. We've been heavily focused, obviously, the last few weeks on Katrina. The President gets briefed on it every morning, as part of the regular morning brief, and I know you guys did a lot of great work down there.

I got down a couple of times to Gulfport and the Gulf Coast and New Orleans and looked at all of that, and it really was a remarkable storm that went through, did enormous damage, but you guys did tremendous work, and we really appreciate it.

So on behalf of the President and the country, thanks very much for what you did for all of us. Good luck. (Applause.)

END 10:16 A.M. EDT, For Immediate Release, Office of the Vice President, October 3, 2005

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