    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [December 12, 2001]
    [Page 1506]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Remarks Following a Meeting With the Economic Team
    December 12, 2001

    Economic Stimulus Package

        Thank you all for coming. I've just met with my top economic team to
    discuss the importance of an economic stimulus package to our--to the
    future of our economy. We strongly agree that we need an economic
    stimulus package, and I'm hopeful we'll be able to achieve one.
        Last night I met with people from the United States Senate, Senators
    Breaux and Nelson and
    Miller, along with centrist Republicans. And we
    agree that there is enough votes to get a good package out of the
    Senate, a package that I think will help our economy, a package that
    these Democrats and Republicans think will help workers and the economy.
    And I am hopeful that with good work with the people around this table
    and with the leadership out of the Senate and the House, that we'll get
    a good package.
        It's important to take care of those workers that have been affected
    by the attacks of September the 11th, and it's also important to focus
    on ways to grow our economy. And so this administration is committed to
    helping the Congress do its job, and that is to respond to the economic
    times we find ourselves in.
        I want to thank you for coming. Happy holidays. Looking forward to
    seeing you at the event, the Christmas event at the White House. Oh, and
    see you at the next event. [Laughter]

    Note: The President spoke at 10:55 a.m. in the Roosevelt Room at the
    White House.