    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
    [May 7, 1991]
    [Page 481]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Exchange With Reporters on the President's Health
    May 7, 1991

        Q. Mr. President, how are you feeling, sir? And is your heartbeat
    back to completely normal?
        The President. Back to normal, and I'm feeling great. And this is a
    photo op at which I do not take questions. [Laughter] Same old me. Thank
    you for inquiring.
        Q. Do you want Fast Track to succeed? Don't answer that. [Laughter]
        The President. Come on, Helen [Helen Thomas, United Press
    International]. [Laughter]

                        Note: The exchange began at 10:23 a.m. in the
                            Cabinet Room at the White House. A tape was not
                            available for verification of the content of
                            this exchange.