For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 9, 2003
President Commends Senate Passage of Faith-Based Legislation
Statement by the President
I commend the Senate for acting in a bipartisan way to pass legislation
that will help us meet our shared goal of better serving Americans in
need. This legislation contains key elements of the faith-based
initiative that I proposed more than two years ago to encourage more
charitable giving and rally the armies of compassion that exist in
communities all across America.
America's charities face tough times, and we can do more to support
their efforts. I look forward to continuing to work with Congress to
improve the CARE Act legislation, and I continue to urge Congress to
take additional steps to end discrimination against faith-based
organizations that have a proven record of helping people in need
realize a better life.
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