For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 9, 2004

President's Remarks to the People of Pottstown, Pennsylvania

1:41 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much for coming out to say "hello." I'm honored to be here. I'm here to ask for your vote. (Applause.) I'm campaigning because I want America to be a safer place, a stronger place and a better place. (Applause.)

It's such an honor to be in the great state of Pennsylvania. And it's such an honor to represent the greatest country on the face of the earth. (Applause.) Thanks for coming out to say "hello." May God bless you all, and may God continue to bless the United States of America. (Applause.)

END 1:42 P.M. EDT