President Bush on Kennedy Diagnosis

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON SENATOR KENNEDY'S DIAGNOSIS

Tuesday afternoon, President Bush issued the following statement regarding the diagnosis of a malignant brain tumor in the parietal lobe of Senator Ted Kennedy.

Laura and I are concerned to learn of our friend Senator Kennedy's diagnosis. Ted Kennedy is a man of tremendous courage, remarkable strength, and powerful spirit. Our thoughts are with Senator Kennedy and his family during this difficult period. We join our fellow Americans in praying for his full recovery.
--George W.Bush