THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Hanoi, Vietnam)
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For Immediate Release
November 17, 2000
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
Hillary and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of an American
foot soldier for freedom and a driving force for the Voting Rights Act,
Hosea Williams. From his bravery in the fields of battle in World War II,
to his leadership in the civil rights struggle at home, Hosea Williams was
a profile in courage. One of the greatest honors of my presidency was
walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge with him on the 35th anniversary of
the Selma march earlier this year. Hosea Williams dedicated his entire
life to making sure we never take a detour on the road to freedom. He
helped us all cross the bridge to a better and more just world. With his
memory as a guide, we'll keep marching on. Our thoughts and prayers are
with his family and friends.
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