    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [April 1, 2008]
    [Page 449]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks Following a Tour of School 57 in Kiev
    April 1, 2008

        Thank you all very much for letting Laura and
    me come by your school. And thank you all for coming. You did an
    excellent job. And we love the Peace Corps. They're great, aren't they?
    Yes.
        Listen, Laura and I are very impressed by
    your country. It's exciting to be in a place that has come through a
    very difficult period and now heading toward freedom. And the future of
    your country is going to depend on you. And it's very important for you
    to be involved with the future of your country.
        So how do you do that? Well, one, you demand to make sure that your
    Government is--doesn't have corruption; that you insist that the
    Government respond to the will of the people, not to the whims of a few.
    People will say, oh, your voice doesn't matter. It does matter.
        The other thing is, make sure you get--you know, keep your education
    going and then contribute to your society. And you can do it all kinds
    of ways. You can be a teacher; you can be a doctor; you can be a small-
    business owner. You can contribute to the future of your country by just
    being a good citizen.
        So we're very excited for you, and we're excited about your future.
    And we wish you all the very best. Thank you for your gracious
    hospitality. Thank you for letting us come by your beautiful school. And
    may God bless you, and wish you all the very best.
        Thank you all.

    Note: The President spoke at 3:56 p.m.