For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 22, 2003
Statement on Don Luis Ferre
Statement by the President
October 22, 2003
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
Don Luis Ferre was a distinguished statesman and a great American,
who dedicated himself to his family and the economic and cultural
growth of Puerto Rico. As a member of Puerto Rico's House of
Representatives, President of the Senate, and Governor, he was an
effective advocate for the political empowerment of the people of
Puerto Rico. He was widely recognized as a strong leader in his
community. In 1991, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
for his years of distinguished service to America. He was a good friend
of my family and I valued his advice and counsel.
Laura joins me in sending our condolences to the Ferre family and
to the people of Puerto Rico.
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