    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book I)]
    [April 23, 2006]
    [Page 780]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks Following a Visit With Former President Gerald R. Ford in Rancho Mirage, California
    April 23, 2006

        President Bush. It's such an honor to be with President and Mrs.
    Ford. The country has produced a
    lot of fine citizens, and there's no two finer people than these two.
    Thank you for your hospitality, sir.
        Former President Ford. We solved all the problems, didn't we?
    [Laughter]
        President Bush. That's right; we sure did.
        Former President Ford. Well, thank you for stopping by, George.
        President Bush. God bless you.
        Former President Ford. Same to you, sir.

    Note: The President spoke at 6:01 p.m. at President Ford's residence.