    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [January 7, 2008]
    [Page 36]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks Following a Meeting With the Chicago 2016 Bid Committee and
    United States Olympic Committee Members in Chicago
    January 7, 2008

        I want to thank the members of the 2016 Chicago bid to get the
    Olympics. Listen, Mr. Mayor, you and your
    committee have put together a great plan. It's a plan that will make
    America proud.
        They say that the Olympics will come to Chicago if we're fortunate
    enough to be selected, but really it's coming to America. And I can't
    think of a better city to represent the United States than Chicago.
        This is a well-thought-out venue. There will be--the athletes will
    be taken care of. People who will be coming from around the world will
    find that this good city has got fantastic accommodations and great
    restaurants. It will be safe.
        And so I--this country supports your bid strongly. And our hope is
    that the judges will take a good look at Chicago and select Chicago for
    the 2016 Olympics.
        Thank you all.

    Note: The President spoke at 11:35 a.m. at the Union League Club of
    Chicago. In his remarks, he referred to Mayor Richard M. Daley of
    Chicago, IL.