It is anticipated that President Hinckley will recover rapidly and resume his normal duties as the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The diseased portion of the intestine was successfully removed. It is anticipated that President Hinckley will recover rapidly and resume his normal duties.

President Hinckley is resting comfortably. As announced last evening, we expect that he will recover rapidly and resume his normal duties soon.

He was strong and vibrant and it was vintage President Hinckley.

In matters of politics and government, the church maintains a policy of remaining neutral institutionally. Latter-day Saints are taught to support their local and national governments, but the church does not endorse candidates, parties or platforms.

Everybody anticipated the breach of the levee, Mr. President,