[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 42, Number 43 (Monday, October 30, 2006)]
[Page 1898]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Remarks to Reporters in Clinton Township, Michigan

October 26, 2006

Purchase at Morley Candy Makers

    The President. They asked me why I came here, and I said, one, I 
like small businesses, and two, I like sweets. [Laughter] The 
entrepreneurial spirit is strong in this store. And the job of those of 
us in Washington who are lucky enough to serve the American people is to 
keep the taxes low on the small-business people, as well as the people 
who work for the small-business people.
    And so we want to wish you all the best. Thanks for thinking the big 
dream.
    Ronald W. Rapson. Thank you very much, Mr. President, for coming. 
Enjoy Sanders hot fudge, one of the best products in the State of 
Michigan.
    The President. Looking forward to it. [Laughter]
    Mr. Rapson. A couple of Michigan State and Michigan candy bars for 
you there.
    The President. There you go. Now, the other thing is, is that the 
big money here is, of course, with the press corps. And I would fully 
suspect you all to shop. [Laughter] Fletcher [Michael Fletcher, 
Washington Post], how about it?
    Q. Yes, sir.
    The President. All right. Thank you. Good to be with you.

Note: The President spoke at 5:05 p.m. at Morley Candy Makers. 
Participating in the event was Ronald W. Rapson, president, Morley 
Brands LLC.