    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book I)]
    [June 15, 2005]
    [Pages 999-1000]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks at the Congressional Picnic
    June 15, 2005

        Thank you all for coming tonight. I think we're going to have a
    pretty special picnic here on the South Lawn. Laura and Lynne and Dick and I are really pleased you're here. It's a chance to
    say thanks to the Members of Congress and their families.
        I appreciate the Marine Band. I hope you've enjoyed them as much as
    I've enjoyed listening to them upstairs.
        So, enjoy the food. In about 45 minutes or so, we're going to have a
    celebration of American musicals, at the tent down there below. We hope
    you join us. WETA is going to film it, so make sure you look pretty.
    [Laughter]
        But thanks for coming. May God bless you all and your families. Glad
    you're here.

    Note: The President spoke at 6:56 p.m. on the South Lawn at the White
    House.

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