For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 25, 2001
Christmas Radio Message by the President to the Nation
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THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, and merry
Christmas. During this time of conflict and challenge,
Christmas is a day on which we celebrate hope and joy; when our
thoughts turn to justice and compassion, and to a Prince of Peace born
long ago.
This is a day on which we give thanks for the wonder of God's love,
for the blessings we have received, and for the families we
love. And this year all of these things seem particularly
important.
Charles Dickens wrote that Christmas is a time when abundance
rejoices and want is keenly felt. This Christmas finds many
facing hurt and loss, especially the families of terror victims and of
our young men killed in battle. America grieves with you,
and we hope you'll especially find the comfort and hope of Christmas.
Laura and I send our good wishes to all the families in America
that have come together in celebration. We're especially
grateful to all the men and women of our military, many of whom are
today separated from their loved ones because they're serving our
country.
Even in this time of war, we pray for peace on Earth and goodwill
toward men, and we continue to ask God's blessings on the United
States.
Merry Christmas, and happy New Year.
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