For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 18, 2006
Presidential Message to the Men and Women of the United States Armed
Forces
To the Men and Women of the United States Armed Forces
On behalf of all Americans, Laura and I send our best holiday wishes
to you and your families.
During this hopeful time of year, the hearts of Americans are filled
with gratitude for the many blessings in our lives. We are especially
thankful for the priceless gift of freedom that our Armed Forces help
defend by serving the cause of peace and standing watch over our
security. As courageous Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast
Guardsmen, you have set aside comfort and convenience to protect the
rest of us, earning the respect of a grateful Nation and a proud
Commander in Chief.
Many of you are confronting our adversaries abroad and observing the
holidays in places far from home, but you are close to our hearts. You
are serving at a time when our Nation needs you, and your fellow
citizens appreciate the many sacrifices that you and your families are
making every day. Over the holidays and throughout the New Year, we will
continue to ask the Almighty to bestow His care on you and your loved
ones.
Laura and I wish each of you a safe and joyous holiday season. May
God bless and watch over you, and may God bless America.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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