    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [December 19, 2005]
    [Pages 1888-1889]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks During Visit to a ``Toys for Tots'' Collection Center
    December 19, 2005

        The President. Two-hundred-eighty-nine-thousand toys so far, right--
    --

        Volunteer. So far.

        The President. ----are being distributed from here to children
    throughout DC.

        It's an interesting process. The toys arecollected, the marines
    sort, the DC police distributes. Is that right?

        Volunteer. Yes.

        The President. Thanks for doing this. It's a great part of the
    compassion of our country. Now, I told our troops that, one, we're

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    a great military. We're great because of the men and women who serve.
    We're great because they're well trained. We're also great because
    they're decent people who care about a neighbor in need.
        So Laura and I are thrilled to be here. Thank
    you all for your service.
        Volunteer. Thank you.
        Volunteer. No problem, sir.
        The President. Okay, we're getting to work.

    Note: The President spoke at 3:18 p.m. at the Naval District Washington
    Anacostia Annex.