THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This weekend, families across America are
coming together to celebrate Easter. This is the most important holiday
in the Christian faith. And during this special and holy time each year,
millions of Americans pause to remember a sacrifice that transcended the
grave and redeemed the world.
Easter is a holiday that beckons us homeward. This weekend is an
occasion to reflect on the things that matter most in life: the love of
family, the laughter of friends, and the peace that comes from being in
the place you call home. Through good times and bad, these quiet mercies
are sources of hope.
On Easter, we hold in our hearts those who will be spending this holiday
far from home -– our troops on the front
lines. I deeply appreciate the sacrifices that they and their families
are making. America is blessed with the world's greatest military, made
up of men and women who fulfill their responsibilities with dignity,
humility, and honor. Their dedication is an inspiration to our country
and a cause for gratitude this Easter season.
On Easter, we remember especially those who have given their lives for
the cause of freedom. These brave individuals have lived out the words
of the Gospel: "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down
his life for his friends." And our Nation's fallen heroes live on in the
memory of the Nation they helped defend.
On Easter, we also honor Americans who give of themselves here at home.
Each year, millions of Americans take time to feed the hungry and clothe
the needy and care for the widow and the orphan. Many of them are moved
to action by their faith in a loving God who gave His son so that sin
would be forgiven. And in this season of renewal, millions across the
world remember the gift that took away death's sting and opened the door
to eternal life. Laura and I wish you all a happy Easter.
Thank you for listening.
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