[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book II)]
[August 12, 2004]
[Page 1628]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Remarks With Nancy Reagan in Bel Air, 
California
August 12, 2004

    The President. Laura and I are honored to 
come by and pay our respects to Mrs. Reagan. We really admire Mrs. 
Reagan's strength and her love of a great President and her friendship. 
We really thank you for the tour of your beautiful backyard. [Laughter]
    Mrs. Reagan. I'm so glad you came--so glad you came. Thanks so much.
    The President. Thank you.
    The First Lady. Thanks so much.
    Mrs. Reagan. I'm always happy to see you.
    The First Lady. Thank you very much.
    Mrs. Reagan. And you met Duchess.
    The President. And I met Duchess.
    Mrs. Reagan. You met Duchess.
    The First Lady. That's right.
    The President. Thank you all.
    The First Lady. Thanks, everybody.

Note: The President spoke at 2:37 p.m. at the Reagan home. A tape was 
not available for verification of the content of these remarks.