    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [July 18, 2008]
    [Pages 1037-1038]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on Arrival in Houston, Texas
    July 18, 2008

    Congressional Candidate Pete Olson

        It sure is good to be back in Houston, Texas. I am--I've come back
    to help Pete Olson win the congressional seat in the 22d Congressional
    District. I'm proud to support him. He's a Rice University graduate; he
    went to the University of Texas Law School; Navy fighter pilot; proud
    father, loyal husband, and a smart guy.
        I--our country faces some big issues, one of which is to make sure
    we defend our homeland against coldblooded killers. I'm

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    convinced Congressman Olson understands that. We've got to make sure we
    keep our taxes low. And one thing is for certain: We need to explore for
    more oil and gas here at home. People are worried about the high
    gasoline prices. One way to take the pressure off gasoline prices is to
    make it clear that the United States is going to be active about finding
    crude oil and natural gas right here in our own hemisphere, in our own
    country. And I'm convinced we can do so in environmentally friendly
    ways.
        No doubt in my mind, Pete Olson will make a fine United States
    Congressman, and I'm proud to be here to support him.

    Note: The President spoke at 2:38 p.m. at Ellington Field.