January 31, 2007
Molly Ivins was a Texas original. She was loved by her readers and by her many friends, particularly in central Texas. I respected her convictions, her passionate belief in the power of words, and her ability to turn a phrase. She fought her illness with that same passion. Her quick wit and commitment to her beliefs will be missed. Laura and I send our condolences to Molly Ivins's family and friends.
George W. Bush, Statement on the Death of Mary Tyler "Molly" Ivins Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/269961