[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 38, Number 5 (Monday, February 4, 2002)]
[Page 133]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Death of Michael Hammond

January 29, 2002

    Michael Hammond was an accomplished conductor, composer, and 
advocate of the arts. His commitment to excellence and his extraordinary 
talents will be greatly missed.