    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book II)]
    [November 13, 2007]
    [Pages 1462-1463]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks Following a Lunch Meeting With Business and Community Leaders in
    New Albany, Indiana
    November 13, 2007

        Listen, I want to thank you all for joining me. Somebody told me
    Sam serves good food, and they're right. And
    it's good to be here in southern Indiana.
        I was sitting with business leaders, civic leaders, community
    activists. I was listening to the concerns of the folks down here. I
    appreciate the spirit of entrepreneurship that exists. I'm glad people
    are working. I understand we got to deal with some of the issues, like
    high gasoline prices.
        And it's been a real honor for me to visit with you. It's also good
    to be with an old family friend, Fuzzy Zoeller, who's been a friend of my family's for a long
    time. And I forgot that Fuzzy was from these parts and was so thrilled
    to see him when I walked in here.
        But thank you all for your time. Appreciate your consideration, and
    I love visiting with you. Thank you.

    Note: The President spoke at 12:20 p.m. at Sam's Tavern. In his remarks,
    he referred to Sam Anderson, owner, Sam's Tavern; and professional
    golfer Frank U. ``Fuzzy'' Zoeller, Jr.

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