âœI send greetings to those celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Sikh Scripturesâ, said President Bush in a message released from the White House.
Emphasizing the noble concepts of the Sikh faith, President Bush said, âœSikhism teaches its followers to respect the equality of all people, defend the weak, lead lives of compassion and generosity, and work hard.â
âœBy putting their beliefs and values into action, Sikhs honor God and provide comfort to countless individuals.â He added.
He praised the Sikh community by saying, âœI applaud the Sikh community for your respect for human life and your strong devotion to family and faith. With this message of compassion, humility, and love, Sikhs make the world a more peaceful and hopeful place.â
President Bush further added, âœLaura and I send our best wishes on this special occasion.\'\'
Dr. Rajwant Singh, Chairman of The Sikh Council on Religion and Education, thanked Bush for extending these greetings to the Sikh community. He said, âœThe Sikh community is pleased with President Bushâ™s greetings and we appreciate this gesture by the President. Bush Administration and the White House has always stood with Sikhs since 9/11 tragedy and its negative impact on the community.â
25 June, 2008
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