Posted on 12/21/2002 8:35:03 PM PST by greydog
Text of President Bush's Kwanzaa message:
I send greetings to those celebrating Kwanzaa.
Kwanzaa celebrates the traditional African values of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. From December 26th to January 1st, people of African descent gather to renew their commitment to these seven principles, known as Nguzo Saba, and give thanks for the blessings of family, community, and culture. Kwanzaa is also a time for Africans and African-Americans to honor their common heritage by participating in events based on early harvest gatherings called matunda ya kwanza, or first fruits.
As individuals and families join together during Kwanzaa, their joy enriches communities in the United States and across the globe. By uniting people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs, this holiday promotes mutual understanding and respect. These universal principles inspire us as we work together for a future of freedom, hope, and opportunity for all.
Laura joins me in sending our best wishes for a memorable Kwanzaa, and for peace, happiness, and success in the coming year.
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 20, 2002
Presidential Message: Kwanzaa
I send greetings to those celebrating Kwanzaa.
Kwanzaa celebrates the traditional African values of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. From December 26th to January 1st, people of African descent gather to renew their commitment to these seven principles, known as Nguzo Saba, and give thanks for the blessings of family, community, and culture. Kwanzaa is also a time for Africans and African-Americans to honor their common heritage by participating in events based on early harvest gatherings called matunda ya kwanza, or first fruits.
As individuals and families join together during Kwanzaa, their joy enriches communities in the United States and across the globe. By uniting people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs, this holiday promotes mutual understanding and respect. These universal principles inspire us as we work together for a future of freedom, hope, and opportunity for all.
Laura joins me in sending our best wishes for a memorable Kwanzaa, and for peace, happiness, and success in the coming year.
GEORGE W. BUSH
That does sound like a pretty strong segregationist statement.
Whenever I change oil in the car, I grease the bearings too. Politics 101 teaches that Life after Lott would require such a statement.
President Bush......2001
How insensitive.
Yeah, that means that George W. Bush just praised segregationists. I think maybe he needs to put knee pads on and apologize 5 or 6 times.
Just dont mention it to Albacore , the ACLU , 3 or 4 certain ex ~ potus of this country nor the NOW schleps . Toss in the AARP along with the NAACP . The brady bunch & the professional ethnics . A dash of the HCA with the usual endowments .
The SPLC & Judicial Watch are some busy folks to boot . No wonder this man is getting gray . Interesting times we live in fella ...
Any of you who wish to bitch about this letter can take it up with the owner of this acre .
If I'm not mistaken, the flag was invented by Marcus Garvey (1887-1940).
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