U.S. President George Bush has delivered his last Thanksgiving address,saying he will miss being commander-in-chief of those serving theUnited States to defend its freedom.
During his weekly radioaddress, Mr. Bush Saturday said the country gives thanks forgenerations of Americans who overcame hardships to create and sustain afree nation, and those who continue to serve the poor, sick and elderly.
Mr.Bush also gave a special thanks to the American people for thegoodwill, kind words, and heartfelt prayers that have been offeredduring his eight years as president. He said he was blessed torepresent such decent, brave and caring people.
U.S.President-elect Barack Obama delivered his weekly address earlier thisweek on Thursday, encouraging Americans to come together to help renewthe U.S. economy and "make a new beginning" for the country.
Mr. Obama said that his newly announced economic team is working hard to confront an economic crisis of historic proportions.
Butthe president-elect said policies alone will not revive the U.S.economy. He said it also will take "the hard work, innovation, serviceand strength of the American people."
Mr. Obama also thanked members of the armed forces and their families for their service and sacrifice.