    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book I)]
    [June 14, 2002]
    [Page 989]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks During a Visit to the Headquarters of the Association for the
    Advancement of Mexican Americans in Houston, Texas
    June 14, 2002

        Let me say a couple of words. I know you're anxiously awaiting them.
    First, it's great to be back in Texas. I'm proud to be here with my
    friend the Governor and Congressman Green.
        Before I talk about service, I want to say something about Karachi.
    We fight an enemy that are radical killers; that's what they are. You
    know, they claim they're religious people, and they blow up Muslims.
    They have no regard for individual life.
        Our hearts go out to the--our citizens and those affected by the
    bombings that took place. Our prayers are with their families, are with
    the families of the people in Pakistan as well.
        But these people, if they think they're going to intimidate the
    United States, they do not understand the United States of America. And
    we will continue to hunt them down and seek justice.
        Secondly, as we make America more secure, we've got to make it a
    better place. Today is Flag Day. We can talk about patriotism, but a
    true patriot is one not only who salutes the flag, but a true patriot is
    one who serves the community in which they live.
        So I want to thank AAMA for its great work in Houston and now, I
    understand, the valley. I want to thank the visionaries who put together
    this charter school. I want to thank AmeriCorps for being a part of the
    after-school program. I want to thank the mentors for understanding that
    out of evil done to America and out of the evil continuing to be done to
    others around the world can come some incredible good. And the good that
    can happen is, children can realize the great American Dream--start
    right here, learn to read, go to college, and can succeed in America;
    that where there may be hopelessness and despair, love and compassion
    will overcome it.
        And so I want to thank you all for letting me come by. Thank you for
    reading so well, and see you in college.

    Note: The President spoke at 1:30 p.m. at the Headquarters Summer
    Enrichment Camp. In his remarks, he referred to Gov. Rick Perry of
    Texas. A tape was not available for verification of the content of these
    remarks. The Flag Day and National Flag Week proclamation of June 7 is
    listed in Appendix D at the end of this volume.