Dec. 10, 2001

President's Remarks at White House Lighting of Menorah
"Tonight, for the first time in American history, the Hanukkah menorah will be lit at the White House residence. It's a symbol that this house may be a temporary home for Laura and me, but it's the people's house, and it belongs to people of all faiths."  

Countries Across the World to Mark Sept 11 Attacks Tuesday
President Bush has asked countries across the world to hold remembrance events and to play their national anthems or appropriate music on Tuesday (the three-month anniversary of the September 11 attacks). The White House event will be webcast on www.whitehouse.gov  

President Sees Off Relief Supplies for Afghan Children
President Bush Saturday helped to send off the first shipment of humanitarian aid purchased from funds donated by America's children. To date, American's children have donated more than $1.5 million to help the children of Afghanistan.  

President's Hanukkah Message
Laura and I Send Our Warmest Greetings to All Those Celebrating Hanukkah, the festival of lights. It is a holiday of hope that encourages trust in God's providence and God's purposes, even when we are threatened by darkness and destruction.