THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press
Secretary
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July
24, 2009
Statement from
Former President George H.W. Bush on the Anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act
“I congratulate President Obama for taking some time today
to remember the 19th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities
Act. There is no place in our society for prejudice of any kind, yet it
was not that long ago when Americans with disabilities were often not given
equal rights and opportunities. Whether the cause was ignorance or
indifference, it was not acceptable. We can all take pride in how much
the ADA has accomplished, which is evident every time you attend a sporting
event, ride the subway, or go to work. Yet, there is always more to be
done, which is why it’s good not only to celebrate our successes, but to look
forward at what still must be done. As long as we never forget that every
life is a miracle and each person has something to contribute, we will finish
the job.”
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