January 26, 2005
Q. I seem to remember a time in Texas on another problem, taxes, where you tried to get out in front and tell people it’s not a crisis now, it’s going to be a crisis down the line — you went down in flames on that one. Why –
THE PRESIDENT: Actually, I — if I might. (Laughter.) I don’t think a billion-dollar tax relief that permanently reduced property taxes on senior citizens was “flames,” but since you weren’t a senior citizen, perhaps that’s your definition of “flames.”
Q. I never got my billion –
THE PRESIDENT: Yes. Because you’re not a senior citizen yet. Acting like one, however. Go ahead. (Laughter.)
Q. What is there about government that makes it hard –
THE PRESIDENT: Faulty memory. (Laughter.)
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January 26, 2005
THE PRESIDENT: …Let’s see. Hold on for a second. Mark. The person who doesn’t yell will be called on.
Q. Mr. President, do you think it’s a proper use of government funds to pay commentators to promote your policies?
THE PRESIDENT: No.
Q. Are you going to order that –
THE PRESIDENT: Therefore, I will not pay you to — (laughter.)
Q. Fair enough.
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January 26, 2005
Q. I seem to remember a time in Texas on another problem, taxes, where you tried to get out in front and tell people it’s not a crisis now, it’s going to be a crisis down the line — you went down in flames on that one. Why –
THE PRESIDENT: Actually, I — if I might. (Laughter.) I don’t think a billion-dollar tax relief that permanently reduced property taxes on senior citizens was “flames,” but since you weren’t a senior citizen, perhaps that’s your definition of “flames.”
Q. I never got my billion –
THE PRESIDENT: Yes. Because you’re not a senior citizen yet. Acting like one, however. Go ahead. (Laughter.)
Q. What is there about government that makes it hard –
THE PRESIDENT: Faulty memory. (Laughter.)
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January 26, 2005
THE PRESIDENT: …Let’s see. Hold on for a second. Mark. The person who doesn’t yell will be called on.
Q. Mr. President, do you think it’s a proper use of government funds to pay commentators to promote your policies?
THE PRESIDENT: No.
Q. Are you going to order that –
THE PRESIDENT: Therefore, I will not pay you to — (laughter.)
Q. Fair enough.
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January 26, 2005
THE PRESIDENT: …And so, therefore, if you have a child — how old is your child, Carl?
Q. Fourteen years old.
THE PRESIDENT: Yes, 14. Well, if she were –
Q. He, sir.
THE PRESIDENT: He, excuse me. (Laughter.) I should have done the background check. (Laughter.) She will — when she gets ready to — when she’s 50, the system will be broke, if my math is correct…
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January 26, 2005
THE PRESIDENT: I’m the President; I set the course of this administration. I believe freedom is necessary in order to promote peace, Peter. I haven’t seen the article you’re referring to. I can assure you that Condi Rice agrees with me that it’s necessary to promote democracy. I haven’t seen the article, I didn’t read the article. Obviously, it wasn’t part of her job interview. (Laughter.)
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THE PRESIDENT: …And so, therefore, if you have a child — how old is your child, Carl?
Q. Fourteen years old.
THE PRESIDENT: Yes, 14. Well, if she were –
Q. He, sir.
THE PRESIDENT: He, excuse me. (Laughter.) I should have done the background check. (Laughter.) She will — when she gets ready to — when she’s 50, the system will be broke, if my math is correct…
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January 26, 2005
THE PRESIDENT: I’m the President; I set the course of this administration. I believe freedom is necessary in order to promote peace, Peter. I haven’t seen the article you’re referring to. I can assure you that Condi Rice agrees with me that it’s necessary to promote democracy. I haven’t seen the article, I didn’t read the article. Obviously, it wasn’t part of her job interview. (Laughter.)
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January 26, 2005
THE PRESIDENT: Carl, welcome to the beat. Is everybody thrilled Carl is here?
Q. Yes. (Laughter.)
Q. Thanks, very much.
THE PRESIDENT: Please express a little more enthusiasm for him. (Laughter.)
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January 26, 2005
THE PRESIDENT: Carl, welcome to the beat. Is everybody thrilled Carl is here?
Q. Yes. (Laughter.)
Q. Thanks, very much.
THE PRESIDENT: Please express a little more enthusiasm for him. (Laughter.)
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January 14, 2005
Q. Week ahead?
MR. McCLELLAN: It’s a lengthy one.
Q. Is he doing anything Thursday* of next week?
MR. McCLELLAN: I think we’re going to be in D.C. that day.
Q. TBD.
MR. McCLELLAN: No travel on Thursday. (Laughter.)
[*the inauguration]
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