Bush celebrates Tartan stamp on US
US PRESIDENT George Bush last night praised Scots for making an "indelible mark" on American culture, thanking the nation for giving the US bagpipes and golf.
Speaking from Zagred in Croatia, Bush praised Americans of Scottish descent for their hard work, faith and values as hundreds of Scots paraded through New York City in the annual Tartan Day parade.
Bush said: "On National Tartan Day, we celebrate the spirit and character of Scottish Americans and recognise their many contributions to our culture and our way of life.
"Scotland and the US have long shared ties of family and friendship, and many of our country's most cherished customs and ideals first grew to maturity on Scotland's soil.
"From the sounds of bagpipes to the great sport of golf, the Scots have also left an indelible mark on American culture."
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