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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 20, 2002
President's Christmas Message
I send greetings to those celebrating Christmas.
During Christmas, we gather with family and friends to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. As God's only Son, Jesus came to Earth and gave His life so that we may live. His actions and His words remind us that service to others is central to our lives and that sacrifice and unconditional love must guide us and inspire us to lead lives of compassion, mercy, and justice.
The true spirit of Christmas reflects a dedication to helping those
in need, to giving hope to those in despair, and to spreading peace and
understanding throughout the Earth. As we share love and enjoy the
traditions of this holiday, we are also grateful for the men and women
of our Armed Forces who are working to defend freedom, secure our
homeland, and advance peace and safety around the world.
This Christmas, may we give thanks for the blessings God has granted to our Nation and in each of our lives. May the joy of the holidays renew our commitment to working together for a future of peace, opportunity, and hope.
Laura joins me in wishing you a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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