    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book I)]
    [January 18, 2005]
    [Pages 64-65]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks at ``America's Future Rocks Today--A Call to Service''
    January 18, 2005

        Thank you all. I hope you've enjoyed this fantastic concert. I'm
    traveling--as you can see, I'm traveling in pretty good company today,
    with the First Lady of the United States, Laura,
    the mother of Barbara and Jenna who we love dearly.

        Listen, I want to thank all the entertainers who were here today.
    How about Hilary Duff. She was fantastic. Thank
    you, Hilary. JoJo--JoJo is
    here--[applause]--yes. Ruben Studdard--you
    talk about a success story. Ryan Cabrera--I appreciate Ryan being here. How about 3 Doors Down? Pretty cool guys,
    right? Seem cool to me. Fuel--I appreciate Fuel being here.

        Jason Sehorn--I'm honored that my friend
    Jason--and I'm really proud and pleased that he brought his wife, Angie
    Harmon. I want to thank Steve Baldwin for being with us today. I'm honored that Steve was
    here. Erika Harold, Miss America 2003--what a
    fine person Erika is. How about Kelly Perdew,
    ``The Apprentice.'' Next thing you know, the guy will be running for
    President. Nancy O'Dell--I'm honored that Nancy
    is with us. I appreciate you all coming.
        Listen, I'm particularly thrilled to be standing on the stage with
    some of America's soldiers in the army of compassion. So the theme of
    this Inauguration is to celebrate freedom and to honor service. Today
    Laura and I went by and we were able to thank
    some of the men and women who wear our Nation's uniform for their
    service to our country, for their sacrifice for our freedoms. And today,
    at this concert, we're particularly thrilled that we're honoring
    service.
        You know what that means? It means love a neighbor just like you'd
    like to be loved yourself. Take time out of your life to make somebody
    else's life better. By helping heal a broken heart or surrounding a
    friend with love or feeding the hungry or providing shelter for the
    homeless, you can help change America for the better, one heart, one
    soul, one conscience at a time.
        I want to thank you all for setting such a fantastic example. Thank
    you for your service.
        And my call to you all is that as you enjoy the great freedoms of
    America and as you enjoy yourself at this Inauguration,

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    I hope you take away the lesson of helping somebody in need. And when
    you do, it will not only make our country a better place; it will lift
    up your own spirit.
        Thanks for coming. Enjoy yourself. May God bless you all, and may
    God bless America.

    Note: The President spoke at 6:54 p.m. at the District of Columbia
    National Guard Armory. In his remarks, he referred to professional
    football player Jason Sehorn and his wife, actress Angie Harmon; actor
    Stephen Baldwin; and television personality Nancy O'Dell.