    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book I)]
    [January 29, 2004]
    [Pages 158-159]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Exchange With Reporters in Merrimack
    January 29, 2004

    Swan Chocolates

        Q. Mr. President----
        The President. Now what was that look for?
        Q. I'm wondering what you think of John Kerry, sir?
        The President. You're supposed to be thinking about what it means to
    start your own business, like these people here have done.
        Q. Mr. President, what about consternation over weapons of mass
    destruction?

    [At this point, the President continued his tour of the chocolate shop.]

        The President. Here are the
    owners, right here. They started their
    business last year. Had a dream, living their dream, and they're making
    good product. And I expect people in the national press corps to leave
    some cash behind. [Laughter]
        That would be you, Allen [Mike Allen,
    Washington Post]. Go buy some--[laughter]--they'll help you, right over
    there. [Laughter]

    Note: The exchange began at approximately 3:45 p.m. at Swan Chocolates.
    In his remarks, the President referred to Michael and Theresa Anderson,
    owners, Swan Chocolates. A tape was not available for verification of
    the content of this exchange.

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