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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