For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 29, 2004

Remarks by the President to the Press Pool
Swan Chocolates
Merrimack, New Hampshire

Q Mr. President --

THE PRESIDENT: Now what was that look for?

Q I'm wondering what you think of John Kerry, sir?

THE PRESIDENT: You're supposed to be thinking about what it means to start your own business, like these people here have done.

Q Mr. President, what about consternation over weapons of mass destruction?

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3:50 P.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: Here are the owners, right here. They started their business last year, had a dream, living their dream, and they're making good product. And I expect people in the national press corps to leave some cash behind. (Laughter.)

That would be you, Allen. Go buy some -- (laughter) -- they'll help you, right over there. (Laughter.)

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