For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 23, 2004
Yom Kippur, 5765
"the Lord, the Lord God Is Gracious and Compassionate, Patient, Abounding in Kindness and Faithfulness, Assuring Love for a Thousand Generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression and sin, and granting pardon."
Exodus: 34:6-7
On Yom Kippur, Jews around the world gather to mark the holiest day
of the year, the Sabbath of Sabbaths. Jewish tradition teaches that on
this day, we receive God's mercy through acts of atonement, prayer, and
charity. During this season of prayer and intense reflection, may you
find comfort in God's promise, which has never been broken and which is
renewed in our time.
Our trust in God gives all Americans great purpose. As we are
called to acts of compassion and mercy, we come closer to God and serve
a cause greater than ourselves. May you trust God's faithfulness to
all people, and may you be blessed with a good and happy New Year.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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