[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book II)]
[November 5, 2002]
[Page 2037]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Exchange With Reporters After Voting in Crawford, Texas
November 5, 2002

2002 Elections

    Q. Mr. President, what do you think the party's chances are today, 
sir? Are you feeling good about the election?
    The President. I hope people vote. I'm encouraging all people across 
this country to vote.

[At this point, the President greeted other voters.]

25th Wedding Anniversary/First Lady's Birthday

    The President. I'm not telling what I gave the First Lady for our 
25th anniversary. [Laughter]
    The First Lady. I'm telling. [Laughter]
    Q. What about for her birthday?
    The President. What?
    Q. What about for her birthday?
    The President. Not telling. [Laughter] Let me just say that I 
remembered.
    Q. Mr. President, do you think you're getting close to agreement on 
a U.N. resolution?
    The First Lady. He did remember.

[The President greeted other voters.]

    Q. Sir, what are you thinking about the Senate today? Have you got a 
chance?
    The President. Thank you all.

Note: The exchange began at 8:10 a.m. outside the Crawford Fire House. A 
tape was not available for verification of the content of this exchange.