George W. Bush Presidential Library. Collection: Records Management, White House Office of. Series: Subject Files SO004 (Receptions, White House)

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1 George W. Bush Presidential Library Collection: Records Management, White House Office of Series: Subject Files SO004 (Receptions, White House) Folder Title:

2 DOCUMENT NO. FORM Withdrawn/Redacted Material The George W. Bush Library SUBJECT!fITLE PAGES DATE RESTRICTION(S) 001 Cover Sheet National Day of Prayer 05/01/2001 P5; COLLECTION TITLE: Records Management, White House Office of SERIES: Subject Files - S0004 (Receptions, White House) FOLDER TITLE: FRCID: Presidential Records Act - (44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] RESTRICTION CODES Freedom of Information Act- (5 U.S.C. 552(b)] Pl National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA] P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA] P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA] P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information ((a)(4) of the PRA] PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(s) of the PRA] P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA] PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2201(3). Deed of Gift Restrictions b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA] b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] A. Closed by Executive Order governing access to national security information. B. Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document., C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. Page I of I rhis document was prepared on Monday, October 29, 2012

3 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET ID# PAGE DATE RECEIVED: 02/23/2001 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE ROBERT J. BARHAM SUBJECT: PERSONAL LETTER OF APPRECIATION ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACTION DATE TYPE c COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD CORRESPONDENCE DEBBIE HAIR ORG 2001/02/23 ACTION COMMENTS _,_, NJS_fJ:. d-1 _,_, -~ 1}J~ o/ ACTION COMMENTS: '-'-- _,_,,_, ACTION COMMENTS: '-'-- ACTION COMMENTS: COMMENTS ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS: 0 MEDIA: LETTER INDIVIDUAL CODES: REPORT CODES: USER CODE: ACTION CODES: A-APPROPRIATE ACTION C - COMMENT/RECOMMENDETION D - DRAFT RESPONSE F - FURNISH FACT SHEET I - INFO COPY/NO ACT NECCESSARY R - DIRECT REPLY W/ COPY S- FOR SIGNATURE X - INTERIM REPLY DISPOSITION CODES: A-ANSWERED B - NON-SEPC-REFERRAL C - COMPLETED S-SUSPENDED OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: TYPE RESP= INITIALS OF SIGNER CODE=A COMPLETED= DATE OF OUTGOING REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT (ROOM 72, OEOB) EXT KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT.

4 SENATE STATE OF LOUISIANA 2,;:) ff.s- '1!.r 1StJfl9 ROBERT J. BARHAM State Senator District 33 Post Office Box 24 9 Rayville, Louisiana / COMMITTEES: Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, Chairman Judiciary A Labor and Industrial Relations Senate and Governmentol Affairs P.O. Box 10; Oak Ridge, LA /

5 . ;.. );.... :}....., THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON L/ l/!j---<f ~ ;b Si>!>Olj March 27, 2001 His Eminence J runes Cardinal Hickey Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Washington Archdiocesan Pastoral Center 5001 Eastern Avenue Hyattsville, Maryland Your Eminence: It was a pleasure to see you at the White House and at the dedication of the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center. The center is a fitting tribute to a truly incredible man. I was honored to be included in the dedication ceremony. I look forward to our next visit.

6 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 27, 2001 His Eminence William Cardinal Keeler Archdiocese of Baltimore 320 Cathedral Street Baltimore, Maryland Your Eminence: It was a pleasure to see you at the White House and at the dedication of the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center. The center is a fitting tribute to a truly incredible man. I was honored to be included in the dedication ceremony. I look forward to our next visit. Sincerely, -

7 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 27, 2001!. His Eminence Franciszek Cardinal Macharski Archbishop of Krakow ul. Franciszkanska Krakow POLAND - Your Eminence: ' It was a pleasure to see you at the White House and at the dedication of the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center. The center is a fitting tribute to a truly incredible man. I was honored to be included in the dedication ceremony. I look forward to our next visit. Sincerely,

8 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 27, 2001 His Eminence Theodore Cardinal McCarrick Archdiocese of Washington Archdiocesan Pastoral Center 5001 Eastern Avenue Hyattsville, Maryland Your Eminence: It was a pleasure to see you at the White House and at the dedication of the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center. The center is a fitting tribute to a: truly incredible man. I was honored to be included in the dedication ceremony. I look forward to our next visit. Sincerely,

9 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 27, 2001 His Eminence Bernard Cardinal Law Archdiocese of Boston 2121 Commonwealth A venue Brighton, Massachusetts Your Eminence: It was a pleasure to see you at the White House and at the dedication of the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center. The center is a fitting tribute to a truly incredible man. 1 was honored to be included in the dedication ceremony. I look forward to our next visit. Sincerely,

10 March 27, 2001 FIELD(2) Your Eminence: It was a pleasure to see you at the White House and at the dedication of the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center. The center is a fitting tribute to a truly incredible man. I was honored to be included in the dedication ceremony. I look forward to our next visit. Sincerely, GEORGE W. BUSH George W. Bush GWB/IH/LG/HM/efr (3TRIPA) (3.cultctr.frm)

11 [ :~ \_ " - His Eminence J runes Cardinal Hickey Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Washington Archdiocesan Pastoral Center 5001 Eastern Avenue Hyattsville, Maryland His Eminence William Cardinal Keeler Archdiocese of Baltimore 320 Cathedral Street Baltimore, Maryland His Eminence Bernard Cardinal Law Archdiocese of Boston 2121 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton, Massachusetts His Eminence Franciszek Cardinal Macharski Archbishop of Krakow ul. Franciszkanska Krakow POLAND His Eminence Theodore Cardinal McCarrick Archdiocese of Washington Archdiocesan Pastoral Center 5001 Eastern A venue Hyattsville, Maryland

12 "'-{~ 3Ca7 8 SS So oo'j This is the largest gathering of clergy we've had at the White House so far. And even though I'm a longtime Rangers fan, it's an honor to host a distinguished group of Cardinals. 3

13 /. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, HIS EMINENCE EDMUND CARDINAL SHOCKA, DELEGATE OF THE HOLY FATHER <~ ~ j : ~ C/l '---'--.ti J5 J ~$ ~ ~ ~~ ~-

14 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, HIS EMINENCE FRANCIS CARDINAL MA- HAR- SKI ARCHBISHOP OF CRACK- OW

15 3 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, HIS EMINENCE ADAM CARDINAL MIDA ARCHBISHOP OF DETROIT LADIES AND GENThE~ff:N,

16 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, HIS EMINENCE BERNARD CARDINAL LAW ARCHBISHOP OF BOSTON

17 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, HIS EMINENCE WILLIAM CARDINAL KEELER ARCHBISHOP OF BALTIMORE

18 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, HIS EMINENCE JAMES CARDINAL HICKEY FORMER ARCHBISHOP OF WASHINGTON

19 1 Ladies and Gentlemen, HIS EMINENCE TIIEODORE CARDINAL MC CARRICK ARCHBISHOP OF WASHINGTON LADIES AND GENTLEMEN HIS EXCELLENCY THE MOST REVEREND GABRIEL MONT AL VO APOSTOLIC NUNCIO TO THE UNITED ST A TES q THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN HIS EXCELLENCY MOST REVEREND JOSEPH FERONZA PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BISHOPS

20 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES fl 10

21 ., I!. Reception for Cardinals, Bishops and Catholic Leaders March 21, 2001 Draft #5 O 1 MAR 20 P 6 : 5 D 'Lf<;;3(p 7~ ~ ~ so 00:± Thank you for your warm reception, and welcome to the White House. This is the people's house, and Laura a nd I are proud to have so mariy outstanding Americans joining us this evening. This is the largest gathering of clergy we've had at the White House so far. And even though I'm a longtime Rangers fan, it's an honor to host a distinguished group of Cardinals. I believe there is a great awakening underway in America. People are rediscovering the inspiration of faith in their lives, and the importance of faith in our society. Faith can give our lives dignity and direction. Faith makes our Nation more just, and generous, and welcoming to the weak. All of you are a part of that humanizing mission - which is part of the Great Commission. And the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, which I'll dedicate tomorrow, will bring this message to generations of Americans in our Nation's capital. The best way to honor Pope John Paul 11 - one of the great men of our time - is to take his teaching seriously. That is a challenge to every nation, including our own. And when that challenge is accepted, it improves our lives, and the life of our country. I hope you enjoy your time here, both at the White House and in Washington. And Laura and I hope to have your prayers. Thank you. 1

22 Reception for Cardinals, Bishops and Catholic Leaders March 21, 2001 Draft#5 f. ~ 1. I M ~ 8 AR '".O P6:S8 Thank you for your warm reception, and welcome to the White House. This is the people's house, and Laura and I are proud to have so many outstanding Americans joining us this evening. This is the largest gathering of clergy we've had at the White House so far. And even though I'm a longtime Rangers fan, it's an honor to hosf a distinguished group of Cardinals. I believe there is a great awakening underway in America. People are rediscovering the inspiration of faith in their lives, and the importance of faith in our society. Faith can give our lives dignity and direction. Faith makes our Nation more just, and generous, and welcoming to the weak. All of you are a part of that humanizing mission - which is part of the Great Commission. And the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, which I'll dedicate tomorrow, will bring this message to generations of Americans in our Nation's capital. The best way to honor Pope John Paul 11 - one of the great men of our time - is to take his teaching seriously. That is a challenge to every nation, including our own. And when that challenge is accepted, it improves our lives, and the life of our country. I hope you enjoy your time here, both at the White House and in Washington. And Laura and I hope to have your prayers. Thank you. 1

23 Reception for Cardinals, Bishops and Catholic Leaders March 21, 2001 Draft #4 J.! f Mt\R 2 0 P 5 : 2 8 Thank you for your warm reception, and welcome to the White House. This is the people's house, and Laura and I are proud to have so many outstanding Americans joining us this evening. This is the largest gathering of clergy we've had at the White House so far. And even though I'm a longtime Rangers fan, it's an honor to host a distinguished group of Cardinals. I believe there is a great awakening going on in America. People are rediscovering the inspiration of faith in their lives, and the importance of faith in our society. Faith can give our lives dignity and direction. Faith makes our Nation more just, and generous, and welcoming to the weak. All of you are a part of that humanizing mission - which is part of the Great Commission. And the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, which I'll dedicate tomorrow, will bring this message to generations of Americans in our Nation's capital. The best way to honor Pope John Paul II - one of the great men of our time - is to take his teaching seriously. That is a challenge to every nation, including our own. And when that challenge is accepted, it improves our lives, and the life of our country. I hope you enjoy your time here, both at the White House and in Washington. And Laura and I hope to have your prayers. Thank you. 1

24 National Day of Prayer May 3, 2001 Draft #5 Thank you all, and welcome to the White House. Shirley Dobson, thank you for the state proclamations and the beautiful painting. We know how much work it's taken to organize this National Day of Prayer, and we appreciate the excellent job you have done. Thank you Rev. Rogers for reading that prayer - and all our prayers today are with Billy Graham. This is a day when our Nation recognizes a power above our power, an influence beyond our influence, a guiding wisdom far greater than our own. The American character is strong and confident. But we have never been reluctant to speak of our own dependence on Providence. Our country was founded by great and wise men who were fluent in the language of humility and praise and petition. Throughout our history, in danger and division, we have always turned to prayer. And our country has been delivered from many serious evils and wrongs. We cannot presume to know every design of our Creator, or to assert a special claim on His favor. Yet it is important to pause and recognize our help in ages past, and our hope for years to come. The first President to live in the White House arrived with a prayer. In a letter to his wife, written on his second night here, John Adams offered a prayer that heaven might bless this house and all who would call it home. One of his successors, Franklin D. Roosevelt, thought enough of that prayer to have it inscribed on a mantelpiece in the State Dining Room, where you will find it today. In this house, you make many decisions on your knees. But you make those decisions knowing that Americans are lifting you up in prayer. Those prayers are gracious gifts, and Laura and I deeply appreciate them. 1

25 , ,-- America has many traditions of faith, and many experiences of prayer, but I suspect that many who pray have something in common. We begin by praying for God to change our circumstances - and find, instead, that God has changed our deepest selves. We learn humility before His will, and an acceptance of things beyond our understanding. We discover that the most sincere of all prayers can be the simple words: "Thy will be done." And that is a comfort more powerful than all our plans. Laura and I thank you for being here on this special day, a,nd we're pleased to ask you to join us now in the State Dining Room. Drafted by: Pete Wehner, Office of Speechwriting Office:

26 National Day of Prayer May 3, 2001 Draft #5 '01 i!\ir 0 ; P""""J'J "_cl! L..1rl:l... =.:a_..rt.. Thank you all, and welcome to the White House. Shirley Dobson, thank you for the state proclamations and the beautiful painting. We know how much work it's taken to organize this National Day of Prayer, and we appreciate the excellent job you have done. Thank you Rev. Rogers for reading that prayer - and all our prayers today are with Billy Graham. This is a day when our Nation recognizes a power above our power, an influence beyond our influence, a guiding wisdom far greater than our own. The American character is strong and confident. But we have never been reluctant to speak of our own dependence on Providence. Our country was founded by great and wise men who were fluent in the language of humility and praise and petition. Throughout our history, in danger and division, we have always turned to prayer. And our country has been delivered from many serious evils and wrongs. We cannot presume to know every design of our Creator, or to assert a special claim on His favor. Yet it is important to pause and recognize our help in ages past, and our hope for years to come. The first President to live in the White House arrived with a prayer. In a letter to his wife, written on his second night here, John Adams offered a prayer that heaven might bless this house and ~II who would call it home. One of his successors, Franklin D. Roosevelt, thought enough of that prayer to have it inscribed on a mantelpiece in the State Dining Room, where you will find it today. In this house, you make many decisions on your knees. But you make those decisions knowing that Americans are lifting you up in prayer. Those prayers are gracious gifts, and Laura and I deeply appreciate them. 1

27 America has many traditions of faith, and many experiences of prayer, but I suspect that many who pray have something in common. We begin by praying for God to change our circumstances - and find, instead, that God has changed our deepest selves. We learn humility before His will, and an acceptance of things beyond our understanding. We discover that the most sincere of all prayers can be the simple words: "Thy will be done." And that is a comfort more powerful than all our plans. Laura and I thank you for being here on this special day, and we're pleased to ask you to join us now in the State Dining Room. Drafted by: Pete Wehner, Office of Speechwriting Office:

28 Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM Date: 5/1/01. ACTION I CONCURRENCE I COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/01 BY 12:00 PM Subject: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER (5/3/01) ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT (p'v\~ D IRASTORZA D D CARD ~ ~ D JOHNSON ~'~ (V D HUGHES ~ Er D LA MONTAGNE v.jc.. ~ D ROVE (s~l lovv\~\-t:.,iir D LINDSEY 0 j C- f8'. D BOLTEN~C~ D MIERS D D HAGIN D r!!' RICE D D DANIELS ~ D GERSON D WI' BLAKEMAN D D D D CALIO (o~~ ~ D D D FLEISCHER D ~ D D GONZALES Nfc ~ D D D HAWKINS ~ D D D REMARKS: Please send your remarks directly to Mike Gerson, x60170, no later than 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2001, and cc the Staff Secretary, Thank you. RESPONSE: Harriet E. Miers Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext

29 National Day of Pray~r May 3, 2001 Draft #4 Thank you all, and welcome to the White House. Shirley Dobson, thank you for the state proclamations and the beautiful painting. We know how much work it's taken to organize this National Day of Prayer, and we appreciate the excellent job you have done. This is a day when our Nation recognizes a power above our power, an influence beyond our influence, a guiding wisdom far greater than our own. The American character is strong and confident. But we have never been reluctant to speak of our own dependence on Providence. Our country was founded by great and wise men who were fluent in the language of humility and praise and petition. Throughout our history; in trial and danger and division, we have always turned to prayer. And our country has been delivered from many serious evils and wrongs. We cannot presume to know every design of our Creator, or to assert a special claim on His favor. Yet it is important to pause and recognize our help in ages past, and our hope for years to come. The first president to live in the White House arrived with a prayer. In a letter to his wife, written on his second night, John Adams offered a prayer that heaven might bless this house and all who would call it home. One of his successors, Franklin D. Roosevelt, thought enough of that prayer to have it inscribed on a mantelpiece in the State Dining Room, where you will find it today. In the house, you make many decisions on your knees. But you make those decisions knowing that Americans are praying for you as well. Those prayers gracious gifts, and Laura and I deeply appreciate them.. America has many traditions of faith, and many experiences of prayer, but I suspect that many who pray have something ih common. We begin by praying for God to change our circumstances - ~nd find, instead, 1

30 that God has changed our deepest selves. We learn humility before His will, and an acceptance of things beyond our understanding. We discover that the most powerful and sincere of all prayers can be the simple words: "Thy will be done." And that is a comfort more powerful than all our plans. Laura and I thank you for being here on this special day, and we're pleased to ask you to join us now in the State Dining Room. Drafted by: Pete Wehner, Office of Speechwriting Office:

31 .. National Day of Prayer May 3, 2001 Draft #4 Thank you all, and welcome to the White House. Shirley Dobson, thank you for the state proclamations and the beautiful painting. We kn'ow how much work it's taken to organize this National Day of Prayer, and we appreciate the excellent job you have done. This is a day when our Nation recognizes a power above our power, an influence beyond our influence, a guiding wisdom far greater than our own. The American character is strong and confident. But we have never been reluctant to speak of our own dependence on Providence. Our country was founded by great and wise men who were fluent in the language of humility and praise and petition. Throughout our history, in trial and danger and division, we have always turned to prayer. And our country has been delivered from many serious evils and wrongs. We cannot presume to know every design of our Creator, or to assert a special claim on His favor. Yet it is important to pause and recognize our help in ages past, and our hope for years to come. The first president to live in the White House arrived with a prayer. In a letter to his wife, written on his second night, John Adams offered a prayer that heaven might bless this house and all who would call it home. One of his successors, Franklin D. Roosevelt, thought enough of that prayer to have it inscribed on a mantelpiece in the State Dining Room, where you will find it today. In the house, you make many decisions on your knees. But you make those decisions knowing that Americans are praying for you as well. Those prayers gracious gifts, and Laura and I deeply appreciate them. America has many traditions of faith, and many experiences of prayer, but I suspect that many who pray have something in common. We begin by praying for God to change our circumstances - and find; instead, 1

32 that God has changed our deepest selves. We learn humility before His will, and an acceptance of things beyond our understanding. We discover that the most powerful and sincere of all prayers can be the simple words: 'Thy will be done." And that is a comfort more powerful than all our plans. Laura and I thank you for being here on this special day, and we're pleased to ask you to join us now in the State Dining Room. Drafted by: Pete Wehner, Office of Speechwriting Office:

33 National Day of Prayer May 3, 2001 Draft #4 Thank you all, and welcome to the White House. Shirley Dobson, thank you for the state proclamations and the beautiful painting. We know how much work it's taken to organize this National Day of Prayer, and we appreciate the excellent job you have done. This is a day when our Nation recognizes a power above our power, an influence beyond our influence, a guiding wisdom far greater than our own. The American character is strong and confident. But we have never been reluctant to speak of our own dependence on Providence. Our country was founded by great and wise men who were fluent in the language of humility and praise and petition. Throughout our history, in trial and danger and division, we have always turned to prayer. And our country has been delivered from many serious evils and wrongs. We cannot presume to know every design of our Creator, or to assert a special claim on His favor. Yet it is important to pause and recognize our help in ages past, and our hope for years to come. The first president to live in the White House arrived with a prayer. In a letter to his wife, written on his second night, John Adams offered a prayer that heaven might bless this house and all who would call it home. One of his successors, Franklin D. Roosevelt, thought enough of that prayer to have it inscribed on a mantelpiece in the State Dining Room, where you will find it today. In the house, you make many decisions on your knees. But you make those decisions knowing that Americans are praying for you as well. Those prayers gracious gifts, and Laura and I deeply appreciate them. America has many traditions of faith, and many experiences of prayer, but I suspect that many who pray have something in common. We begin by praying for God to change our circumstances - and find, instead, 1

34 that God has changed our deepest selves. We learn humility before His will, and an acceptance of things beyond our understanding. We discover that the most powerful and sincere of all prayers can be the simple words: "Thy will be done." And that is a comfort more powerful than all our plans. Laura and I thank you for being here on this special day, and we're pleased to ask you to join us now in the State Dining Room. fb VJ<: sh(fe d ( (,{)VV\ ~ r)m (,, 7 vjq_, ~ MlJV\. Drafted by: Pete Wehner, Office of Speechwriting Office:

35 Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM Date: 5/1/01 ACTl,ON I CONCURRENCE I COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/01 BY 12:00 PM Subject: NATIONALDAY OF PRAYER (5/3/01) ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT 'Pl D IRASTORZA D D CARD '~ D JOHNSON Er D HUGHES [jll' D LA MONTAGNE r:y D ROVE Iii' D LINDSEY 'I!' D BOLTEN ~ D MIERS D D HAGIN D r!!!' RICE D D DANIELS., D GERSON D fill" BLAKEMAN D D D D CALIO ~ D D D FLEISCHER D ~ D D GONZALES ~ D D D HAWKINS, ~ D D D REMARKS: Please send your remarks directly to Mike Gerson, x60170, no later than 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2001, and cc the Staff Secretary. Thank you. RESPONSE: Harriet E. Miers Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext

36 National Day of Prayer May 3, 2001 Draft #4 Thank you all, and welcome to the White House. Shirley Dobson, thank you for the state proclamations and the beautiful painting. We know how much work it's taken to organize this National Day of Prayer, and we appreciate the excellent job you have done. This is a day when our Nation recognizes a power above our power, an influe.nce beyond our influence, a guiding wisdom far greater than our own. The American character is strong and confident. But we have never been reluctant to speak of our own dependence on Providence. Our country was founded by great and wise men who were fluent in the language of humility and praise and petition. Throughout our history, in trial and danger and division, we have always turned to prayer. And our country has been delivered from many serious evils and wrongs. We cannot presume to know every design of our Creator, or to assert a special claim on His favor. Yet it is important to pause and recognize our help in ages past, and our hope for years to come. The first president to live in the White House arrived with a prayer. In a letter to his wife, written on his second night; John Adams offered a prayer that heaven might bless this house and all who would call it home. One of his successors, Franklin, D. Roosevelt, thought enough of that prayer to have it inscribed on a mantelpiece in the State Dining Room, where you will find it today. In the house, you make many decisions on your knees. But you make those decisions knowing that Americans are praying for you as well. Those prayers gracious gifts, and Laura and I deeply appreciate them. America has many traditions of faith, and many experiences of prayer, but I suspect that many who pray have something in common. We. begin by praying for God to change our circumstances - and find, instead, 1

37 that God has changed our deepest selves. We learn humility before His will, and an acceptance of things beyond our understanding. We discover that the most powerful and sincere of all prayers can be the simple words: "Thy will be done." And that is a comfort more powerful than all our plans. Laura and I thank you for being here on this special day, and we're pleased to ask you to join us now in the State Dining Room. Drafted by: Pete Wehner, Office of Speechwriting Office:

38 05/01/01 TUE 16:03 FAX!41001 ********************* *** TX REPORT *** ********************* TRANSMISSION OK TX/RX NO CONNECTION TEL CONNECTION ID ST. TIME USAGE T rgs. SENT RESULT /01 16:01 01'48 3 OK Dc1cument No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEJVIORANDUM Date: 5/1/01 ACTION I CONCURRENCE I COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/01 BY 12:00 P Subject: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER (5/3/01) ACTION FYI ACTION VICE PRESIDENT ~ D IRASTORZA D CARD r!! D JOHNSON [ii' HUGHES [:t' D LAMONTAGNE ~ ROVE lip' D LINDSEY!!!' BOLTEN ~ D MIERS D HAGIN D r!f RICE D DANIELS D GERSON D BLAKEMAN D 0 D CALIO ~ D D FLEISCHEH D r!i' D GONZALES!! 0 D HAWKINS ~ D D FYI D D D D D 0 0 D 0 D D REMARKS: Please send your remarks directly to Mike Gerson, x60170, no later than 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, Mc:11;~1 2, 2001, and cc the Staff Secretary. Thank you.

39 05/01/0l TUE 16:15 FAX ********************* *** TX REPORT *** ********************* TRANSMISSION OK TX/RX NO CONNECTION TEL CONNECTION ID ST. TIME USAGE T PGS. SENT RESULT /01 16: 14 01'10 3 OK Dc>cument No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEJVIORANDUM Date: 5/1/01 ACTION I CONCURRENCE I COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/01 BY 12:00 PM Subject: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER {5/3/01} ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDE~~!;,;.~- D IRASTORZA D D. ;f''"'"' CARD. r!!f D JOHNSON ~ D HUGHES ~ 0 LAMONTAGNE i:y D ROVE IM' D LINDSEY ~ D BOLTEN ~ D MIERS D D HAGIN D ~ RICE D D DANIELS fil D GERSON D rt!" BLAKEMAN D D 0 D 0 D 0 CALIO,., FLEISCHER D ~ D D GONZALES! D D D HAWKINS ~ D D D REMARKS: Please send your remarks directly to Mike Gerson, x60170, no later than 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2001, and cc the Staff Secretary. Thank you.

40 Date: 5/1 /01 Document No. "''HITE HOUSE STAFFING ME1\10RANDUM ACTION I CONCURRENCE I COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/01 BY 12:00 PM s~ Subject: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER {5/3/01) ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT lip D IRASTORZA D D CARD ~ D JOHNSON CV D HUGHES ~ D LA MONTAGNE I:Y D ROVE Iii' D LINDSEY ~ D BOLTEN ~ D MIERS D D HAGIN D ~ RICE D D DANIELS ti D GERSON D BLAKEMAN D D D D CALIO ~ D D D FLEISCHER D ry' D D GONZALES! D D D HAWKINS ~ D D D REMARKS: Please send your remarks directly to Mike Gerson, x60170, no later than 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2001, and cc the Staff Secretary. Thank you. RESPONSE: Harriet E. Miers Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext

41 National Day of Prayer May 3, 2001 Draft #4 Thank you all, and welcome to the White House. Shirley Dobson, thank you for the state proclamations and the beautiful painting. We know how much work it's taken to organize this.. National Day of Prayer, and we appreciate the excellent job you have done. This is a day when our Nation recognizes a power above our power, an influence beyond our influence, a guiding wisdom far greater than our own. The American character is strong and confident. But we have never been reluctant to speak of our own dependence on Providence. Our country was founded by great and wise men who were fluent in the language of humility and praise and petition. Throughout our history, in trial and danger and division, we have always turned to prayer. And our country has been delivered from many serious evils and wrongs. We cannot presume to know every design of our Creator, or to assert a special claim on His favor. Yet it is important to pause and recognize our help in ages past, and our hope for years to come.. The firsr'.:brjsident to live in the White House arrived with a prayer. In a letter to his~, written on his second night, John Adams offered a prayer that heaven might bless this house and all who would call it home. One of his successors, Franklin D. Roosevelt, thought enough of that prayer to have it inscribed on a mantelpiece in the State Dining Room, where you will find it today.. ~ In~ house, you make many decisions on your knees. But you make those decisions knowing that Americans are praying for you as well. Those prayers gracious gifts, and Laura and I deeply appreciate them. America has many traditions of faith, and many experiences of prayer, but I suspect that many who pray have something in common. We begin by praying for God to change our circumstances - and find, instead, 1

42 that God has changed our deepest selves. We learn humility before His will, and an acceptance of things beyond our understanding. We discover that the most powerful and sincere of all prayers can be the simple words: "Thy will be done." And that is a comfort more powerful than all our plans. Laura and I thank you for being here on this special day, and we're pleased to ask you to join us now in the State Dining Room. Drafted by: Pete Wehner, Office of Speechwriting Office:

43 Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM Date: 5/1/01 ACTION I CONCURRENCE I COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/01 BY 1 z'mi m 1 F'i-15:30 Subject: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER (5/3/01) ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT Iii' D IRASTORZA D D CARD 5H MdiiJ ' ~~ D JOHNSON er D HUGHES ~ D LA MONTAGNE l:y D ROVE lif' D LINDSEY '#1" D BOLTEN ~ D- MIERS D D HAGIN D ~ RICE D D DANIELS iii' D GERSON D W' BLAKEMAN D D D D CALIO ~,o D D FLEISCHER D ~ D D GONZALES rt! D D D HAWKINS ~ D D D ' REMARKS: Please send your remarks directly to Mike Gerson, x60170, no later than 12:00 p.m.; Wednesday, May 2, 2001, and cc the Staff Secretary. Thank you. RESPONSE: Harriet E. Miers Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext

44 0 National Day of Prayer May 3, 2001 Draft#4 Thank you all, and welcome to the White House. Shirley Dobson, thank you for the state proclamations and the beautiful painting. We know how much work it's taken to organi~e this National Day of Prayer, and we appreciate the excellent job you have done. This is a day when our Nation recognizes a power above our power, an influence beyond our influence, a guiding wisdom far greater than our own. ) - The American character is strong and confident. But we have never been reluctant to speak of our own dependence on Providence. Our country was founded by great and wise men who were fluent in the language of humility and praise and petition. Throughout our history, in trial and danger and division, we have always turned to prayer. And our country has been delivered from many serious evils and wrongs. We cannot presume to know every design of our Creator, or to assert a special claim on His favor. Yet it is important to pause and recognize our help in ages past, and our hope for years to come. The first president to live in the White House arrived with a prayer. In a letter to his wife, written on his second night, John Adams offered a prayer that heaven might bless this house and all who would call it home. One of his successors, Franklin D. Roosevelt, thought enough of that prayer to have it inscribed on a mantelpiece in the State Dining Room, where you will find it today. In the house, you make many decisions on your knees. But you make those decisions knowing that Americans are praying for you as well. Those prayers gracious gifts, and Laura and I deeply appreciate them. America has many traditions of faith, and many experiences of prayer, but I suspect that many who pray have something in common. We begin by praying for God to change our circumstances - and find, instead, - 1

45 that God has changed our deepest selves. We learn humility before His will, and an acc~ptance of things beyond our understanding. We discover that the most powerful and sincere of all prayers can be the simple words: "Thy will be done." And that is a comfort more powerful than all our plans. l...aura and I thank you for being here on this special day, and we're pleased to ask you to join us now in the State Dining Room. Drafted by: Pete Wehner, Office of Speechwriting Office:

46 Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM Date: 5/1/01 ACTION I CONCURRENCE I COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/01 BY 1,fj:.p~~)JYlr,... ~,-" v~.. _._ rmb.u.i Subject: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER {5/3/01} ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT Pl D IRASTORZA D D CARD r!!1 D JOHNSON [i' D HUGHES ~ D LA MONTAGNE ~ D ROVE lir D LINDSEY r D SOL TENc:.-_._,,..,...,,_~,v D MIERS D D / HAGIN D r!!f RICE D D DANIELS ti' D GERSON D BLAKEMAN D D D D CALIO ~ D D D FLEISCHER D ry' D D GONZALES! D D D HAWKINS ti D D D REMARKS: Please send your remarks directly to Mike- Gerson, x60170, no later than 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 2,_2001, and cc the Staff Secretary.,Thank you. RESPONSE: Harriet E. Miers Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext

47 National Day of Prayer May 3, 2001 Draft #4 Thank you all, and welcome to the White House. Shirley Dobson, thank you for the state proclamations and the beautiful painting. We know how much work it's taken to organize this National Day of Prayer, and we appreciate the excellent job you have done. This is a day when our Nation recognizes a power above our power, an influence beyond our influence, a guiding wisdom far greater than our own. The American character is strong and confident. But we have never been reluctant to speak of our own dependence on Providence. Our country was founded by great and wise men who were fluent in the language of humility and praise and petition. Throughout our history, in trial and danger and division, we have always turned to prayer. And our country has been delivered from many serious evils and wrongs. We cannot presume to know every design of our Creator, or to assert a special claim on His favor. Yet it is important to pause and recognize our help in ages past, and our hope for years to come. The first president to live in the White House arrived with a prayer. In a letter to his wife, written on his second night, John Adams offered a prayer that heave\l might bless this house and all who would call it home. One of his successors, Franklin D. Roosevelt, thought enough of that prayer to have it inscribed on a mantelpiece in the State Dining Room, where you will find it today. In the house, you make many decisions on your knees. But you make those decisions knowing that Americans are praying for you as well. Those pra~gracious gifts, and Laura and I deeply appreciate them. ~ America has many traditions of faith, and many experiences of ~'\e,,.,. prayer, but I suspect that many who pray have something in common. We begin by praying for God to change our circumstances - and find, instead, 1

48 ~ " \ It ~ ~ec:tj-\~ (_~) \"\~~ that God has changed our eiecpest selves. We learn humility before His will, and an acceptance of things beyond our understanding. We discover that the most powerful and sincere of all prayers can be the simple words: 'Thy will be done." And that is a comfort more powerful than all our plans. Laura and I thank you for being here on this special day, and we're pleased to ask you to join us now in the State Dining Room. Drafted by: Pete Wehner, Office of Speechwriting Office:

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50 ' National Day of Prayer May 3, 2001 Draft #4 Thank you all, and welcome to the White House. Shirley Dobson, thank you for the state proclamations and the beautiful painting. We know how much work it's taken to organize this National Day of Prayer, and we appreciate the excellent job you have done. This is a day when our Nation recognizes a power above our power, an influence beyond our influence, a guiding wisdom far greater than our own. The American character is strong and confident. But we have never been reluctant to speak of our own dependence on Providence. Our country was founded by great and wise men who were fluent in the language of humility and praise and petition. Throughout our history, in trial and danger and division, we have always turned to prayer. And our country has been delivered from many serious evils and wrongs. We cannot presume to know every design of our Creator, or to assert a special claim on His favor. Yet it is important to pause and recognize our help in ages past, and our hope for years to come. The first president to live in the White House arrived with a prayer. In a letter to his wife, written on his second night, John Adams offered a prayer that heaven might bless this house and all who would call it home. One of his successors, Franklin D. Roosevelt, thought enough of that prayer to have it inscribed on a mantelpiece in the State Dining Room, where you will find it today. In the house, you make many decisions on your knees. Butyou make those de ns knowing that Americans are praying for you as well. Those pr ers graci us gifts, and Laura and I deeply appreciate them. America has many traditions of faith, and many experiences of prayer, but I suspect that many who pray have something in common. We begin by praying for God to change our circumstances - and find, instead, 1

51 that God has changed our deepest selves. We learn humility before His will, and an acceptance of things beyond our understanding. We discover that the most powerful and sincere of all prayers can be the simple words: "Thy will be done." And that is a comfort more powerful than all our plans. Laura and I thank you for being here on this special day, and we're pleased to ask you to join us now in the State Dining Room. Drafted by: Pete Wehner, Office of Speechwriting Office:

52 OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT WASHINGTON May 2, 2001 MEMORANDUM FOR MIKE GERSON DIRECTOR OF PRESIDENTIAL SPEECH WRITING FROM: NEIL PATEL M/1 STAFF SECRETARY TO THE VICE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: National Day of Prayer The Office of the Vice President has reviewed the above-referenced draft Presidential remarks and recommends the minor edits marked on the attached copy. cc: Harriet Miers STAFF SECRETARY Attachment

53 - ~ VLi~ National Day of Prayer May Draft #4 Thank you all, and welcome to the White House. Shirley Dobson, thank you for the state proclamations and the beautiful paintlng. We know how much work it's taken to organize this National Day of Prayer, and we qppreciate the excellent job you have done... This is a day when our Nation recognize~ a power above our power,. an influence beyond our influence, a guiding wisdom far greater than our own.. The American character. is strong and confident. But we have never been reluctant to speak of our own dependence on Providence. Our country was founded by great and wise men who were fluent in the language nf humility and praise and petition. Throughout our history,.. in trial and danger and division, we have always turned to prayer. And our country has been delivered from many serious evils and wrongs. We cannot presume to know every design of our Creator, or to assert a special claim on His favor. Yet it is important to pause and recognize our help in ages past, and our hope for years to come. The first president to live in the White House arrived with a prayer. In a letter to riis wife, written on his second night, John Adams offered a prayer that heaven might bless this house and all who would call it home. One of his successors, Franklin D. Roosevel( thought enough of that prayer to have it inscribed on a mantelpiece in the State Dining Room,. where you will find it today.. ;\"'-~s..... In #14 house, you make many decisions on your knees. But you make... t~ decisions knowing that Americans are praying for you as well. ThosH prayers grncious gifts, and Laura and I deeply.appreciate them.. l America has many traditions of faith, and many experiences of. prayer, but I suspect that many who.pray have something in common. We begin. by prayi.ng for God to change our circumstances - and find! instead, 1

54 ... that God has changed our deepest selves. We learn humility before His will, and an acceptance of things beyond our understanding. We discover that the most powerful and sincere of all prayers can be the simple words: ' 11Thy will be done." And 'that is a cory1fort more powerful than all our plans. Laura and I thank you for being here on this special day, and we're plea.sed. to ask you to join us now in the State Dining Room. Drafted by: Pete Wehner, Office of Speechwriting Office:

55 ..i ', Date: 5/1/01 Document No. \VHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM ACTION I CONCURRENCE I COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/01 BY 12:00 PM Subject: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER {5/3/01) ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT Iii' D IRASTORZA D D CARD r!!' D JOHNSON [ii' D HUGHES ~ D LA MONTAGNE r:y D ROVE ii' D LINDSEY )if ''Oflb-l!,. BOLTEN ~ D MIERS D D HAGIN D r!!' RICE D D DANIELS iii' D GERSON D BLAKEMAN D D D D CALIO ~ D D D FLEISCHER D rji' D D GONZALES! D D D HAWKINS tr D D D L F'~1 i'fal~ '.a.. :i..._.;.~.. REMARKS: Please send your remarks directly to Mike Gerson, x60170, n.o later than 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2001, and cc the Staff Secretary. Thank you. RESPONSE: ~/ I Harriet E. Miers Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext

56 . National Day of Prayer May 3, 2001 Draft #4 Thank you all, and welcome to the White House. Shirley Dobson, thank you for the state proclamations and the beautiful painting. we know how much work it's taken to organize this National Day of Prayer, and we appreciate the excellent job you have done. This is a day when our Nation recognizes a power above our power, an influence beyond our influence, a guiding wisdom far greater than our own. The American character is strong and confident. But we have never been reluctant to speak of our own dependence on Providence. Our country was founded by great and wise men who were fluent in the language of humility and praise and petition. Throughout our history, in trial and danger and division, we have always turned to prayer. And our country has been delivered from many serious evils and wrongs. We cannot presume to know every design of our Creator, or to assert a special claim on His favor. Yet it is important to pause and recognize our help in ages past, and our hope for years to come. The first president to live in the White House arrived with a prayer. In a letter to his wife, written on his second night, John Adams offered a prayer that heaven might bless this house and all who would call it home. One of his successors, Franklin D. Roosevelt, thought enough of that prayer to have it inscribed on a mantelpiece in the State Dining Room, where you will find it today. In the house, you make many decisions on your knees. BL.it you make those decisions knowing that Americans are praying for you as well. Those prayers gracious gifts, and Laura and I deeply appreciate them.. America has many traditions of faith, and many experiences of prayer, but I suspect that many who pray have something in common. We begin by praying for God to change our circumstances - and find, instead, 1

57 that God has changed our deepest selves. We learn humility before His will, and an acceptance of things beyond our understanding. We discover that the most powerful and sincere of all prayers can be the simple words: "Thy will be done." And that is a comfort more powerful than all our plans. Laura and I thank you for being here on this special day, and we're pleased to ask you to join us now in the State Dining Room. Drafted by: Pete Wehner, Office of Speechwriting Office:

58 WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM Document No. ~ -- Date: 5/1/01 ACTION I CONCURRENCE I COMMENT DUE BY: 5/2/01 BY 12:00 PM Subject: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER (5/3/01) '~11!~PIN l PMl, ~,:.i "lo """"' p~ :I.- =!il -~rn ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT 'ia' D IRASTORZA D D CARD r!! D JOHNSON ~ D HUGHES Ci"' D LA MONTAGNE~ D ROVE Iii" D LINDSEY ~ D BOLTEN ~ D MIERS D D HAGIN D ~ RICE D D DANIELS ~ D GERSON D BLAKEMAN D D D D CALIO ~ D D D FLEISCHER D ~ D D GONZALES rt D D D HAWKINS ~ D D D REMARKS: Please send your remarks directly to Mike Gerson, x60170, no later than 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2001, and cc the S~aff Secretary. Thank you. RESPONSE: Harriet E. Miers Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary Ext