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Ärende: Press Release (070717b) for Tue, 2007 Jul 17
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Statement by the President
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary July 17, 2007

Statement by the President

˙˙White House News

˙˙˙˙˙ In Focus: Honoring Our Veterans

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

Jim Nicholson has served his country and his fellow veterans with
distinction. I appreciate his willingness to serve and his leadership as
Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

For over two and a half years, Jim has worked to improve the federal
government's ability to care for our Nation's veterans. As our troops
continue to fight in the Global War on Terror, Jim has led innovative
efforts to ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs is better
prepared to address the challenges facing our newest generation of heroes
after they return home. He has also launched a major information technology
transformation in the VA that has strengthened the Department's ability to
protect patient health information. As a veteran, as a son of a veteran,
and as a father of a veteran, Jim should be especially proud of his service
to those who have worn America's uniform.

I also appreciate Jim's service as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, where
he championed human dignity and freedom for people throughout the world.

I thank Jim for his friendship and his leadership during this historic
time. Laura and I wish Jim and Suzanne all the best.

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