[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
[July 6, 2006]
[Pages 1333-1334]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Remarks Following a Dinner With Mayor Richard M. Daley of Chicago and Business Leaders in Chicago, Illinois
July 6, 2006

    Laura said, ``What do you want for your 
birthday?'' I said, ``I want to have dinner in Chicago with the mayor.'' 
[Laughter] Thank you all for joining us. We've had a wonderful 
discussion. Chicago is a fabulous town, Mayor. And you're awfully kind 
to host us here.
    Somebody said, ``Well, what's your birthday wish?'' I've got a lot 
of birthday wishes. I hope our troops are safe. I hope Roger 
Ebert does well. That's a birthday wish. I know 
a lot of people here in Chicago are praying for him. It's been a heck of 
a birthday party tonight, and I appreciate you all joining me, and 
looking forward to having my cake.
    Thanks for coming.

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Note: The President spoke at 8:21 p.m. in the Chicago Firehouse 
Restaurant. In his remarks, he referred to Chicago Sun-Times film critic 
Roger Ebert, who had emergency surgery on July 2. A tape was not 
available for verification of the content of these remarks.