    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book I)]
    [June 15, 2007]
    [Pages 759-760]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on Arrival in Wichita, Kansas
    June 15, 2007

        Thank you all for coming out to say hello. Thank you for making this
    a really comfortable airplane. [Laughter] I can't tell you what an honor
    it is to fly overseas in Air Force One and have that big bird park, have
    people around the world see the great majesty of our country reflected
    in this airplane.

        And I know many of you are working hard to outfit the--its
    companion. I appreciate your hard work. I will assure you one thing: I
    will ride that airplane with greatpride. I mean, there's nothing better
    than representing the greatest nation on the face of the Earth.
        I appreciate your hard work. Thanks for coming out to say hello. I'd
    like to kind of work along here and make sure I don't lose my touch and
    shake a few hands. I'm honored to be here with Senator Pat
    Roberts and Vicki Tiahrt. They're strong supporters of the programs here, strong
    supporters of Boeing.

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        I appreciate you coming out to say hello. And I ask for God's
    blessings on your families and on our country. Thank you very much.

    Note: The President spoke at 11:30 a.m. at McConnell Air Force Base. In
    his remarks, he referred to Vicki Tiahrt, wife of Rep. Todd Tiahrt of
    Kansas.