Presidential Message
President Bush's Chanukah greeting:
"Chanukah commemorates a vic-
tory for freedom and the courage
and faith that made it possible. More
than 2,000 years ago, the land of
ancient Israel was conquered, its
sacred Temple was desecrated, and
the Jewish people were forbidden to
practice their faith.
"A patriot named Judah Maccabee
and his followers rose up against
their oppressors to take back
Jerusalem. When the Maccabees
returned to reclaim and purify their
Holy Temple, the oil used for dedi-
cation should have lasted only one
day but burned for eight. Every year
since then, Jews have celebrated this
victory of light over darkness and
given thanks for the presence of a
just and loving God.
"As Jewish Americans prepare to
light the Chanukah candles, we are
reminded of the many blessings in
our lives. The candles' glow has the
power to lift our souls, put hope in
our hearts, and make our nation a
more compassionate and peaceful
place. We pray that those who still
live in the darkness of tyranny will
someday see the light of freedom,
and we ask for God's continued
guidance and boundless love and
His protection of all those in need
during this holiday season.
"Laura and I wish all people of
the Jewish faith a Happy Chanukah."
Holiday Gift List
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Coos Watch
, Uncle Todd
Little Black Dress
Sara
Fabulous Scarf
Me
Candlesticks
Molly
Great Sweater
Aunt Susie
Toy Train
Little Josh
Picture Frame
Me (again)
Manicure
Jeff
Dinner for 2
Office Staff
— George W. Bush
Me &
Answering
Israel's Critics
The Charge
Iranian President Mahmoud
Ahmadinejad charged last
week that the real representa-
tives of the Palestinian nation
and the resistance groups did
not attend the Annapolis peace
conference, so the rights, votes
and demands of the Palestinian
nation were not met.
The Answer
Ahmadinejad supports the
terrorists and rejectionists
of Hamas, Islamic Jihad and
Hezbollah. Israel will take risks
to make peace only with parties
who renounce terror and incite-
ment and commit to negotiation
and compromise.
- Allan Gale, Jewish Community
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