    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [January 1, 2008]
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    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Remarks on Departure From Waco, Texas
    January 1, 2008

        The President. Laura and I wish our fellow
    Americans a happy and healthy 2008. I particularly want to say something
    to our troops and their families: This country respects you, we admire
    you, and we wish you a great 2008 as well.
        We've just come off the ranch; had a good rest and good New Year's
    with some friends. And I'm looking forward to getting back to Washington
    to work on policies to keep this country safe and to keep this country
    prosperous.
        I just wanted to stop by and wish everybody a happy 2008. Thank you.
        The First Lady. Happy New Year, everybody.

    Note: The President spoke at 10:35 a.m. at Texas State Technical
    College. A tape was not available for verification of the content of
    these remarks.