    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book I)]
    [June 14, 2004]
    [Pages 1037-1038]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Exchange With Reporters in Liberty, Missouri
    June 14, 2004

    Medicare Drug Discount Card

        Q. How much did she save, Mr. President?
        The President. Seventeen dollars. Her total cost is $1.90.
        Q. Not bad.
        The President. So, like, if you add $17 to $1.90--[laughter]--here,
    Wanda, come over here. Give us your card.
        One of the reasons we're here is we want people to understand the
    benefits of this card so more people use it.
        Wanda Blackmore. This is my Medicare
    card.
        The President. Yes, brand new. When did you get it?
        Ms. Blackmore. I got this Saturday, and
    this is the second time I've used it.
        The President. What's that going to do for you?
        Ms. Blackmore. Keep my blood flowing.
        The President. Keep your blood flowing. [Laughter]

    Note: The exchange began at 3:11 p.m. at the Hy-Vee pharmacy. A tape was
    not available for verification of the content of this exchange.

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