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Ärende: Press Release (051224) for Sat, 2005 Dec 24
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President's Radio Address
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For Immediate Release
December 24, 2005

President's Radio Address


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THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. On this Christmas Eve, Laura and I send our
best wishes to families across America as you gather in your homes to
celebrate the holiday. Christmas is a time of joy and peace, and we hope
the holiday season brings all of you happy reunions with families and
friends, and time to rest and reflect as you look forward to a new year.

At Christmas, we give thanks for the gift of the birth of Christ, and for
the blessings that surround us every day of the year. In this great and
prosperous land, we have so much to be thankful for, and Christmas reminds
us of our obligation to share these blessings with others. There are many
among us who are hurting and require a helping hand. In the new year, I
hope Americans will look for ways to volunteer your time and talents where
they are needed most. By reaching out to a neighbor in need, we make our
nation a more just and compassionate place.

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This Christmas, we remember our fellow citizens who suffered from the
hurricanes and other disasters that struck our nation this past year. We
pray for their strength as they continue to recover and rebuild their lives
and their communities.

During the holiday season and throughout the year, we think with pride of
the men and women of our Armed Forces, who are keeping our nation safe and
defending freedom around the world. In Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere,
they are protecting our liberty by spreading liberty to others, and all
Americans are grateful to our troops for their courage and commitment.

We're also grateful to their families. Staying behind when a family member
goes to war is a heavy burden -- and it's particularly hard at Christmas.
We pray for our military families; we ask Almighty God to bestow His
protection and care on their loved ones as they protect our nation from
grave dangers.

We also remember the heroic men and women who have made the ultimate
sacrifice for our nation's freedom. We pray that God will comfort the loved
ones they left behind. The sacrifices of these brave troops have rescued
millions from lives of tyranny and sorrow, and made America more secure. We
will always cherish the memory of each of our fallen servicemen and women,
and count it a privilege to be citizens of the country they served.

The times we live in have brought many challenges to our country. And at
such times, the story of Christmas brings special comfort and confidence.
Christmas reminds us that we can trust in God's promise of peace on Earth
and goodwill toward men. On a night more than 2,000 years ago, an angel of
the Lord brought good tidings of great joy: the God of Heaven had come to
Earth, and He would be with us always.

Thank you for listening, and Merry Christmas.

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