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WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President George W. Bush called 2005 "a good year for the American people," but cautioned that terrorists like those who carried out the September 11 attacks still posed a threat.

In brief remarks outside the White House as he headed to the Camp David presidential retreat for Christmas, Bush also pointed to elections in Iraq and in Afghanistan and said the US economy had grown stronger.

"This has been a year of strong progress toward a freer, more peaceful world and a prosperous America," he said. "It's been a good year for the American people."
Source Thank you Mr. President and Merry Christmas, God bless you!
God bless America and God bless everyone!

The Lord bless you and keep you
The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you;
the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace."