    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
    [November 20, 2006]
    [Pages 2106-2107]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks in a Discussion With Civic Leaders in Bogor, Indonesia
    November 20, 2006

         Mr. President, thank you very
    much. Thank you all for joining. I'm really looking forward to this
    discussion. I admire Indonesia's pluralism and its diversity. I admire
    your President's commitment to reform and strengthening democracy. It's
    very important for the people of America to understand that this vast
    country has got not only tremendous potential, but it's got a prominent
    role to play in the world--showing how it's possible for people of good

    will to live together in peace and harmony. And that's the lesson I want
    to hear from you all as well. I'm looking forward to our discussion.
         I cannot thank you enough for taking time out of your busy day to
    come up here and share thoughts with us. I'm very interested in learning
    how our Government can continue to work with your Government, as it so
    chooses, to help, particularly in areas like education and health.

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         And so with that, Mr. President, thank you very much for setting this up. I appreciate
    the opportunity to meet some of your fine citizens. Thank you.

    Note: The President spoke at 5:35 p.m. at Bogor Palace. In his remarks,
    he referred to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia.