    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book I)]
    [May 3, 2004]
    [Page 699]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks With Gubernatorial Candidate Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., in South Bend, Indiana
    May 3, 2004

        I am proud to be standing by the side of my friend Mitch
    Daniels. Mitch is going to be the
    Governor of the State of Indiana, and I know for certain the people of
    this State will love this guy as their Governor. See, I've seen him
    firsthand. I know what it's like to work with Mitch. He's smart. He's
    capable. He's well organized. He's got a fabulous sense of humor.
        I gave him a lot of tough jobs, and he did each of them with great
    professionalism and class. I know the people are going to the polls
    tomorrow in the primary. I'm not a voter in this State, Mitch, but if I
    were, I'd be voting for you, because I'll know you'll be a great
    Governor.
        Do you want to say something?

    Note: The President spoke at 11:58 a.m. on his arrival at South Bend
    Regional Airport. The transcript released by the Office of the Press
    Secretary also included the remarks of Mr. Daniels. A tape was not
    available for verification of the content of these remarks.