[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
[July 20, 2005]
[Page 1249]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Remarks Honoring the Baylor University 2005 NCAA Women's Basketball 
Champions
July 20, 2005

    The President. Congratulations. Welcome. I thought I'd have my 
picture with you, and then we'll go into the Oval Office.
    It is my honor to welcome some highly successful women from the 
neighborhood. [Laughter] First, I want to congratulate the 
coach. She's--obviously knows what 
she's doing. But I love her spirit. I love her can-do spirit that says, 
``We're going to win, and we're proud to win.''
    And I appreciate the women who are here too. The Lady Bears were 
really great. And I know I'm supposed to be working hard, but I watched 
you. [Laughter] And I was really impressed. And I want to thank you for 
being such great athletes and such wonderful role models. And I 
appreciate you representing Baylor University, which is a great 
university, so well, with such class.
    I'm here to welcome you to the Rose Garden and congratulate you for 
a job well done and wish one of you a happy birthday. [Laughter]
    All right, have at it. [Laughter]

[At this point, team members presented the President with gifts.]

    The President. Ten, two, and four. [Laughter] Congratulations. All 
right, anybody want to see the Oval Office? Let's go look at it.

Note: The President spoke at 8:28 a.m. in the Rose Garden at the White 
House. In his remarks, he referred to Kim Mulkey-Robertson, head coach, 
Baylor University women's basketball team.