[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 40, Number 45 (Monday, November 8, 2004)]
[Page 2752]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Remarks to Reporters on Arrival in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

November 1, 2004

    We're coming down the stretch, and I feel great. Thank you for 
asking. [Laughter] This is a seven-stop day, because I want to continue 
telling the people what I intend to do to protect them and how I intend 
to put policies in place to make sure America is a hopeful place. I'm 
looking forward to the day. I really am. I'm excited by the size of the 
crowds. I'm energized by the support that I have received across this 
country. It's an opportunity to thank people who have worked so hard on 
behalf of my candidacy and to tell them how grateful I am for all of the 
sacrifices they have made on behalf of their country. It's also a chance 
to remind them that when they work hard, that I'm confident we're going 
to win.
    I want to thank you all for working so hard coming down the stretch. 
I know you're tired, but look at it this way: It's like that marathoner, 
Stretch [Richard Keil, Bloomberg News]; that finish line is in sight. 
And I just want to assure you, I've got the energy, the optimism, and 
the enthusiasm to cross the line.
    But thank you all. We'll see you during the course of what's going 
to be a great day. Thanks.

Note: The President spoke at 9 a.m. at Pittsburgh International Airport. 
A tape was not available for verification of the content of these 
remarks.