    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [October 3, 2001]
    [Page 1187]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Exchange With Reporters in New York City
    October 3, 2001

    President's Visit

        Q. What's your message for New York, sir?
        The President. My message for New York is they've got great
    leadership--got great leadership with the mayor, got great leadership with the Governor, and all of America is proud, proud of the resilience of
    this city, too. People are coming together. It's an amazing feeling to
    be here in New York City. On the one hand, you see the destruction; on
    the other hand, you see--feel the compassion of a great city. I'm real
    proud to be here with my friends.
        See you at the school.

    Note: The exchange began at 11:44 a.m. outside the Federal Hall National
    Memorial. In his remarks, the President referred to Mayor Rudolph W.
    Giuliani of New York City and Gov. George E. Pataki of New York. A tape
    was not available for verification of the content of this exchange.