    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [February 20, 2008]
    [Pages 249-250]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks Prior to a Tee-Ball Game in Accra
    February 20, 2008

        Welcome to tee-ball in Ghana. Yes, we're glad you're here. Thanks
    for coming. I am so honored to be here for--to witness the game
    between--I want to make sure I get this right--the Little Dragons and
    the Little Saints.
        Yes, I appreciate the Secretary of State coming, Condoleezza Rice. Madam Secretary, thank
    you. I appreciate very much the Ambassador joining us. Madam Ambassador, thank you. And we got a
    Major League scout here--yes, Jimmie Lee Solomon from Major League Baseball. He's looking for some talent.
    Good to see you, Jimmie Lee.
        Listen, thank you all for letting us come by. I'm very excited about
    watching this game. I do want to thank your coaches. Thanks for
    coaching. Thanks for teaching people the importance of teamwork. I like
    baseball a lot, so thanks for teaching them how to play baseball too.
        And are you ready to start? Are you going to give me that ball? All
    right, come on over. This is the first ball. Ready? You want to put it
    on the tee? Play ball.

    Note: The President spoke at 2:55 p.m. at the Ghana International
    School. In his remarks, he referred to U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Pamela
    E. Bridgewater; and Jimmie Lee Solomon, executive vice president,
    baseball operations, Major League Baseball.

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