Q. If we don’t send in our stories while we’re on the ground, what’s the alternative?
DAN BARTLETT: To call it in from the plane.
Q. Well, if that’s the case, we’re all going to need –
MR. BARTLETT: Or we can leave you behind. I’m joking. (Laughter.)
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Q. Is the First Lady in the kitchen as we speak?
CLAIRE BUCHAN: Are you angling to help cook Thanksgiving dinner?
Q. You bet. I volunteer. (Laughter.)
MS. BUCHAN: I think Dick Keil needs your assistance, instead. (Laughter.)
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CLAIRE BUCHAN: Good morning. I’ll start out with just an announcement, then I’ll be happy to take your questions.
President Bush will welcome Premier Wen Jiabao, of China, to the White House for an official visit on December 9th. The President looks forward to holding discussions with the Premier on a full range of issues on the U.S.-China agenda, and to continue building a candid, constructive and cooperative bilateral relationship.
Q. Can you spell his name? (Laughter.)
MS. BUCHAN: W-e-n, J-i-a-b-a-o.
Q. Oh, yes, him. (Laughter.)
MS. BUCHAN: Okay, no questions. (Laughter.)
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Q. So suffice it to say that his speech and his remarks tomorrow are in flux, depending on where things are? (Laughter.)
CLAIRE BUCHAN: It would be safe to say that his remarks will reflect what happens today. (Laughter.)
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SCOTT McCLELLAN: Again, I’m not a lawyer, Connie. I’m not going to get into all the legal issues here. I sometimes play one on TV. (Laughter.)
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Q. Did the President –
SCOTT McCLELLAN: What is this, a two-hour gaggle?
Q. Did the President stay up all night in solidarity with those senators? (Laughter.)
MR. McCLELLAN: He was in solidarity with the senators in, I’m sure, in his sleep –
Q. Dreams?
MR. McCLELLAN: In his dreams, yes. (Laughter.)
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SCOTT McCLELLAN: …The speakers at those events include CMS Administrator Scully, CDC Director Gerberding, Surgeon General Carmona, NIH Director Zerhouni, and that guy over at the FDA. (Laughter.)
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Q. Can you spell that?
SCOTT McCLELLAN: Spartanburg, S-p-a-r-t-a-n-b-u-r-g, S-t-e-e-l — just kidding. Spartanburg Steel Products.
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Q. Scott, the President has also got two fundraising stops. Is John Dean’s decision to forego public finance –
SCOTT McCLELLAN: John? Who’s John? (Laughter.)
Q. Howard.
MR. McCLELLAN: It’s Monday. (Laughter.)
Q. Is that decision –
MR. McCLELLAN: We’ll leave the reporter unnamed. (Laughter.)
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Q. If you issue a response, will you let us know, please?
SCOTT McCLELLAN: I’ll come back to you, I’ll come back to you. I’m kind of working my way. Ari is no longer here, I jump around. (Laughter.) I’m coming to you, I’m coming to you.
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