TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, State of Texas letterhead, December 3, 1999. Letter to a gentleman in California. In part: “Like you, I believe that our hope for the future depends directly on the education of our children, which should include development of skills and character to succeed. Our children must learn how to make a living…Our schools should cultivate conscience. We must tell our children that character gives direction to their gifts and dignity to their lives…That they were made for better things and higher goals. Schools must never impose religion—but they must not oppose religion either. And the federal government should not be an enemy of voluntary expressions of faith by students.” In fine condition. During his campaign for president, Bush walked a delicate line regarding prayer in schools, supporting student-led prayer and the freedom to exercise their faith. RRAuction COA.
