For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 9, 2003
Statement on Mel Martinez
Statement by the President
Mel Martinez is a good friend and an exceptional public servant.
As a refugee from Cuba, Mel came to America in search of freedom and
opportunity as one of the many young children sent by their parents as
part of a Catholic relief program known as Pedro Pan. As Secretary of
Housing and Urban Development, he has worked tirelessly to help every
American realize the promise of our country for themselves and their
families. I appreciate the energy, optimism, and compassion he brought
to my Administration. I thank him for serving our Nation so
selflessly, and Laura and I wish Mel, his wife Kitty, and their family
well.
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