    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
    [May 6, 1991]
    [Pages 475-476]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Exchange With Reporters in Bethesda, Maryland, on the President's Health
    May 6, 1991

        Q. Mr. President, what do you think?
        The President. I feel all right. I've just got to get over and get
    back to work, and keep a little monitor going here.
        Q. Have you had to change your lifestyle at all or----
        The President. Go ahead and ask the doctors that, but not as far as
    I'm concerned.
        Q. Are you going to lighten up at all for the next few days?
        The President. Well, they said to gradually get back into the
    athletics and not overdo it, so we won't run today.
        Q. [Inaudible]
        The President. No, it's not caused by jogging. But you ask the
    doctors; they'll tell you all that. I don't want to get a bad rap on the
    joggers.
        Q. ----any particular stress situation?
        The President. No. Ask the doctors, because I don't even know that
    that's the cause.
        Q. But is it right now, sir, is your heart beating regularly?
        The President. No, it's not in normal rhythm. Ask the doctors what
    all that means. I've never heard of this stuff before Sunday.
        Q. Are you concerned about that at all?
        The President. No. If I were concerned I wouldn't be here, I'd be up
    there.

                        Note: The exchange began at 9 a.m. on the grounds of
                            Bethesda Naval Hospital, prior

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                            to the President's departure for the White
                            House. A tape was not available for

    verification of the content of this exchange.