[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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