    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book I)]
    [March 8, 2004]
    [Pages 343-344]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston
    March 8, 2004

        It's really good to be here. I thought there's a lot of bull in
    Washington, DC. [Laughter] But I'm really glad to be here at the
    livestock show. It's--somebody said, ``What's it like when you come
    here?'' It's like being in a place with people who are willing to stand
    up to values that are important in this country.
        So it's great to be here. I want to congratulate the winners,
    congratulate the--congratulate the young who are here who are working
    outdoors with the animals and practicing important--important values
    that will take them through the rest of their life.
        I worked the ropeline, worked the fenceline coming out. I can't tell
    you how many people said, ``Mr. President, we're praying for you in
    Iraq.'' On behalf of a grateful world, I want to thank you for that very
    much. And I want to thank you for your hospitality. May God bless you
    all, and may God continue to bless America.

    Note: The President spoke at 3:25 p.m. at Reliant Arena. The Office of
    the Press Secretary released the transcript of these remarks on March 9.
    A tape was not available for verification of the content of these
    remarks.

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