    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 42, Number 17 (Monday, May 1, 2006)]
    [Page 769]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Remarks Following a Visit With Former President Gerald R. Ford in Rancho
    Mirage, California

    April 23, 2006

        President Bush. It's such an honor to be with President and Mrs.
    Ford. The country has produced a lot of fine citizens, and there's no
    two finer people than these two. Thank you for your hospitality, sir.
        President Ford. We solved all the problems, didn't we? [Laughter]
        President Bush. That's right--we sure did.
        President Ford. Well, thank you for stopping by, George.
        President Bush. God bless you.
        President Ford. Same to you, sir.

    Note: The President spoke at 6:01 p.m. at President Ford's residence.