George W. Bush Delivers Remarks at the Republican Jewish Coalition's Anniversary Luncheon

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George W. Bush Delivers Remarks at the Republican Jewish Coalition's Anniversary Luncheon

PRESIDENT BUSH DELIVERS REMARKS AT THE REPUBLICAN JEWISH COALITION'S ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON

SEPTEMBER 21, 2005

SPEAKER: GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

[*] BUSH: Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm honored to join you in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Republican Jewish Coalition.

The RJC has been a powerful voice for the values of limited government, free enterprise and a strong national defense. I want to thank you for your patriotism. I want to thank you to the devotion to our country.

Because of your efforts, I really believe America is a stronger and better place.

(APPLAUSE)

I'm particularly pleased to be invited to help pay tribute to one of the founders of this organization, Max Fisher.

(APPLAUSE)

He was a trusted adviser to many presidents, starting with Ike. He has been a friend of my family's. I was honored to count him as a wise counselor. I'm honored to know his wife Marjorie, who is with us today.

Max Fisher was a man of generosity and accomplishment, a patriotic American, a friend of Israel and a champion for peace. And he is going to be greatly missed.

(APPLAUSE)

BUSH: As well we mourn the passing ...

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