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News Release

November 3, 2004

STATEMENT OF CARDINAL JUSTIN RIGALI
FOLLOWING THE NATIONAL POLITICAL ELECTION
AND THE PRESIDENTIAL WIN OF GEORGE W. BUSH
NOVEMBER 3, 2004


 

I express prayerful good wishes for President Bush on his re-election as President of the United States. I express them also for Vice-President Cheney as well as for the families of both the President and Vice-President.

As citizens we may differ in our views but agree that we want what is truly best for each other, for our country and for the world. Therefore, it is my hope that all Americans will come together to support the President as he leads the United States during the next four years.

My brother bishops and I will strive to work with the President as he deals with the difficult issues facing our nation. I commend President Bush for his emphasis on the sacredness of human life demonstrated during his first term and I urge him to continue in his second term to stress the need to protect the most vulnerable among us and all human life.

I ask the President to remain steadfast in the defense of traditional family values and in recognition that marriage exists only between one man and one woman. It is my hope for the future that the government of the United States will protect the unborn, ensure compassion for the poor and needy, seek justice for the oppressed and work unremittingly for world peace.

I express prayerful good wishes also for Senator Kerry, Senator Edwards and their families.

I invite all the people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to join me in offering prayers to God for the safety and well-being of the United States and all its leaders.

 

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