    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
    [October 26, 2006]
    [Page 1927]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks to Reporters in Clinton Township, Michigan
    October 26, 2006

    Purchase at Morley Candy Makers

        The President. They asked me why I came here, and I said, one, I
    like small businesses, and two, I like sweets. [Laughter]
        The entrepreneurial spirit is strong in this store. And the job of
    those of us in Washington who are lucky enough to serve the American
    people is to keep the taxes low on the small-business people, as well as
    the people who work for the small-business people.
        And so we want to wish you all the best. Thanks for thinking the big
    dream.
        Ronald W. Rapson. Thank you very much,
    Mr. President, for coming. Enjoy Sanders hot fudge, one of the best
    products in the State of Michigan.
        The President. Looking forward to it. [Laughter]
        Mr. Rapson. A couple of Michigan State
    and Michigan candy bars for you there.
        The President. There you go. Now, the other thing is, is that the
    big money here is, of course, with the press corps. And I would fully
    suspect you all to shop. [Laughter] Fletcher [Michael Fletcher, Washington Post], how about it?
        Q. Yes, sir.
        The President. All right. Thank you. Good to be with you.

    Note: The President spoke at 5:05 p.m. at Morley Candy Makers.
    Participating in the event was Ronald W. Rapson, president, Morley
    Brands LLC.