[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.