[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: GEORGE W. BUSH (2001, Book I)]
[April 6, 2001]
[Pages 376-377]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Remarks on Repair of the Daniel Webster Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin
April 6, 2001

    How are you all today? It's good to be here. I'm pleased to be here 
with Governor McCallum and the mayor of 
Milwaukee; Secretary Mineta and Secretary Thompson, 
former Governor of the great State of Wisconsin.

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    I'm looking forward to tossing out the first ball today. I haven't 
decided if I'm going to go with a rising fastball, a split-finger, or a 
breaking pitch. [Laughter] But nevertheless, it's going to be a great 
honor to be there. Miller Park will be a proud part of Milwaukee's 
landscape.
    But there is another key structure that is an important part of the 
life of this city, the Daniel Webster Hoan Bridge. For the last several 
months, a lot of effort has gone into helping repair the Hoan Bridge, 
but the job is not yet complete. So I'm here to tell the good people of 
Milwaukee that fixing the Hoan Bridge is a priority of my 
administration.
    I've brought along the Secretary of Transportation here to identify the quickest way to rebuild this critical 
artery for Milwaukee. The Hoan Bridge is eligible for funding from the 
Department of Transportation. We look forward to partnering with the 
State of Wisconsin to complete the rebuilding of the Hoan Bridge.
    Today Secretary Mineta and I have 
received an application for Federal funds from the Governor of 
Wisconsin, and I plan to make this project an 
important priority. Almost 100,000 people live in areas directly served 
by the Hoan Bridge, and because of its limited capacity and weight 
restrictions, many commuters and shippers must find alternate routes. We 
are committed to helping Wisconsin take care of this problem.
    Secretary Mineta and I recognize that 
maintaining the infrastructure of our cities is a vital role for 
Government. I'm glad we can be of assistance to the citizens of 
Wisconsin.
    Thank you very much. See you at the ballpark.

Note: The President spoke at 5:08 p.m. at General Mitchell International 
Airport. In his remarks, he referred to Gov. Scott McCallum of Wisconsin 
and Mayor John O. Norquist of Milwaukee.