    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book II)]
    [July 14, 2004]
    [Page 1338]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Exchange With Reporters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
    July 14, 2004

    President's Visit to Wisconsin

        Q. Mr. President, your reaction to the crowds and the towns?
        The President. Very, very warm and very hospitable reaction. A lot
    of people coming out, for which I'm grateful.
        Q. What did you get?
        The President. Vanilla custard. It's highly recommended. I'm
    recommending vanilla for Hillman [G. Robert Hillman, Dallas Morning
    News].
        Q. You are dripping. You need a napkin.
        The President. I'm going to get one in a minute. Would you like
    some?
        Q. No, thanks.
        The President. I'm trying to get you a little national publicity.
        Q. I think I've got all I need. [Laughter]
        The President. I enjoyed talking to you, girls. Enjoyed talking to
    you. Thank you.
        All right, let's go back to work.
        Q. First a candy store and now ice cream, sir?
        The President. I'm loading up, carbo-loading for the weekend.
    [Laughter]

    Note: The exchange began at 2:50 p.m. at Leon's Frozen Custard. A tape
    was not available for verification of the content of this exchange.