[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 42, Number 13 (Monday, April 3, 2006)]
[Pages 606-607]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Exchange With Reporters in Cancun, Mexico

March 30, 2006

Jill Carroll

    Q. Mr. President, do you have a reaction to Jill Carroll's release?
    The President. Thank God.
    Q. What is your reaction?
    The President. I'm really grateful she was released and thank those 
who worked hard for her release, and we're glad she's alive.
    It's good to see you all. And I'd like to make sure you work more 
than you play.

Trade With Canada

    Q. Are you optimistic you can resolve the softwood dispute today?
    The President. I'm always optimistic.

Note: The exchange began at 8:07 a.m. at the LeBlanc Spa and Resort. In 
his remarks, the President referred to American journalist Jill Carroll, 
who was taken hostage in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 7 and released on 
March 30. A tape was not available for verification of the content of 
this exchange.

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