George W. Bush

“ The Thanksgiving Proclamation which I signed this morning is a Presidential tradition which began with George Washington. The days of Thanksgiving are an American tradition. We've observed this tradition since the Pilgrims. Americans have always been a grateful people: we're grateful for our freedom; we're grateful for our families; we're grateful for our beautiful country. ”

“ I'm especially glad to see all the young people who are here; thank you for coming – and such wonderful looking costumes. We welcome the Boys and Girls Clubs, the Boy Scouts and school students from the Washington, D.C. area. ”