    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [December 4, 2001]
    [Page 1484]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards
    December 4, 2001

        I am honored to bestow the National Institute of Standards and
    Technology's Baldrige Award on businesses and schools which have set a
    standard for quality. These winners remind us that excellence in all
    organizations strengthens our Nation.
        I am especially pleased that this year's awards include the first
    Baldrige education winners. They illustrate that the quality of
    education for children can be improved with innovative programs. These
    organizations demonstrate that improving the quality of education for
    all children is everyone's business.