[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 39, Number 31 (Monday, August 4, 2003)] [Pages 983-984] [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov] <R04> Remarks on Departure From Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland July 28, 2003 Death of Bob Hope Today America lost a great citizen. We mourn the passing of Bob Hope. Bob Hope made us laugh, and he lifted our spirits. Bob [[Page 984]] Hope served our Nation when he went to battlefields to entertain thousands of troops from different generations. We extend our prayers to his family. And we mourn the loss of a good man. May God bless his soul. Thank you all. Note: The President spoke at 9:50 a.m. prior to boarding Air Force One. A tape was not available for verification of the content of these remarks.