    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 37, Number 37 (Monday, September 17, 2001)]
    [Page 1294]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Exchange With Reporters on Returning From the Washington Navy Yard

    September 10, 2001

    Prime Minister Howard's Visit

        Q. Mr. President, can you tell us your thoughts, sir, on more tax
    cuts?
        The President. I'm honored the Prime Minister is here. He's a great
    friend. Australia's a great friend, and we're so honored he's here. I'm
    sure we'll have a good, constructive visit. And we've had a great start.

    Education

        Q. Mr. President, what's your message on education today? Do you
    have anything to say about education today, Mr. President?
        The President. In Florida.

    Note: The exchange began at 10:10 a.m. in the West Wing Lobby Entrance
    at the White House. A tape was not available for verification of the
    content of this exchange.