    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book II)]
    [August 29, 2007]
    [Pages 1130-1131]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks Following a Visit With New Homeowners in New Orleans
    August 29, 2007

        The President. We have just--Laura and I have
    just been given a tour by the Whites in their new
    home. And they're going to be moving into this home this weekend maybe.
        Gen White. Yes, this weekend.
        The President. There's nothing more hopeful than to be with somebody
    who says, ``Welcome to my home,'' particularly given the fact that these
    mixed-use housing projects have replaced old-style, low-income housing
    projects that frankly didn't work. In other words, the storm came,
    created a lot of heartbreak and heartache, but people took a different
    look at how best to help people in their homes.
        And we're in this beautiful project. This is a stunning project. So
    I'm with homeowners-to-be, renters. Here's a homeowner-to-be right here.
    Right across the street, as a matter of fact, isn't that right? People
    are going to be able to say, ``This is my home.''
        This is really a remarkable project. For people in New Orleans who
    remember what this site was like compared to what it is today, they've
    got to be full of hope. And so I appreciate the builders. I appreciate
    Alphonso Jackson in Housing and Urban
    Development, the group that have helped get this project started. But
    most of all, I appreciate the homeowners-to-be, people who are working
    hard to be able to say, ``This is my home.'' And we really appreciate
    you giving us a chance to come by.
        Ms. White. Thank you.
        The President. And we wish you all the very best in your new home.
    Congratulations to you.
        Thank you all. Good job. Thank you. Good luck to you.

    Note: The President spoke at 11:06 a.m. at the River Garden Housing
    Complex.

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