    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 40, Number 40 (Monday, October 4, 2004)]
    [Page 2164]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Remarks in Xenia, Ohio

    September 27, 2004

        Thank you, Mr. Mayor. There you go. Thanks, Mr. Mayor. Listen, thank
    you all for coming out to say hello. As you can see, I'm taking a bus
    trip. [Laughter] It's a fantastic way to see your beautiful State. I get
    to wave to people, shake some hands, and tell people that I'm running
    for a reason. I want this country to be a safer country, a stronger
    country, and a better country.
        I'm proud to be with Mike and Fran DeWine and Congressman Dave
    Hobson. I want to thank you for coming out to say hello. I'm asking for
    your help. I'm asking for your vote. We've going to win Ohio again.
    We're going to win in November.
        God bless you all. Thanks for coming. Great to see you all. Thanks
    for being here. Thank you all.

    Note: The President spoke at 3:16 p.m. at the Greene County Courthouse.
    In his remarks, he referred to Mayor John Saraga of Xenia, OH; and
    Senator Mike DeWine of Ohio and his wife, Fran. A tape was not available
    for verification of the content of these remarks.