    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [November 14, 2001]
    [Page 1407]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    [[Page 1407]]

    Exchange With Reporters on the Arrival of President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Crawford, Texas
    November 14, 2001

        Q. Are you going to tour today? Are you going to take him around
    today?
        President Bush. Yes, we're going to take a tour.
        Q. What are you going to do?
        President Bush. Well, I want to show him some of my favorite spots
    on the ranch.
        Q. Which are?
        President Bush. Most of it. [Laughter]
        Q. ----it's raining.
        President Bush. Excuse me?
        Q. It's raining.
        President Bush. The President brought rain, for which we're always
    grateful in the State of Texas.
        Q. Is it great to be back at the ranch?
        President Bush. I'm thrilled to be here. There is no better gift
    than rain.

     Note:  The exchange began at approximately 3:15 p.m. at the Bush Ranch.
    A tape was not available for verification of the content of this
    exchange.