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not only takes great players to win a cham- the great sport of right here on pionship, it takes a great manager, too. And the hallowed grounds of the White House. I know all sports fans are impressed by is hallowed grounds; so is the class of . What a heck of the White House. a man he is. And , you’re not What’s going to be interesting about that so bad, either. [Laughter] day is, there is going to be some little kid But one of the things everybody forgets trying to adjust his batting gloves just like about Joe is that he was a pretty darn good Jeter does, or somebody trying to look like player himself. Thirty years ago, he led the , or somebody trying to with a .363 batting aver- emulate the swing of . That’s age, 137 RBIs, and it’s sure good to wel- what’s going to happen. And as a reminder come you back here, Joe. [Laughter] to those who are on the field that a lot And there are fellow Texans on this of kids look at you—they really do—and team, and around here that counts for there’s a lot of parents pulling for the Yanks something. [Laughter] So it’s good to see to be champs not only on the field but ‘‘the Rocket’’—a friend of my family’s, off the field. And there’s no question in —, and Chuck my mind that these Yanks will rise to both Knoblauch. occasions. I—something about the Yankees. It’s one Welcome to the White House. of the greatest names in sport. It’s a tradi- tion and a powerful tradition. I mean, you NOTE: The President spoke at 10:32 a.m. in put on a uniform, it’s just not work clothes; the Rose Garden at the White House. In his it’s the uniform that Ruth wore or Gehrig remarks, he referred to Mayor Rudolph W. wore, and you all have kept up that tradi- Giuliani of New York City and the following tion. And for that, you need to be congratu- personnel: George lated. Steinbrenner III, principal owner; Arthur It’s interesting that we’re hosting the Richman, senior adviser; Randy Levine, great Yanks here in the Rose Garden, and president; , senior vice presi- then this Sunday there’s a little different dent and general manager; Joe Torre, man- celebration taking place. It’s a baseball ager; Don Zimmer, assistant manager; Roger celebration. But on the other side of the Clemens, Andy Pettitte, and Mariano Rivera, driveway down there, we’ve set up a tee- ; , outfielder; ball park. And it’s a chance for moms and , shortstop; and Tino Martinez, dads to bring tee-ball teams to celebrate first baseman.

Remarks at a Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 4, 2001

Thank you all. We welcome you to this kind words, thank you for your leadership, Cinco de Mayo celebration, even though and welcome. it’s on the quatro de Mayo. [Laughter] But I appreciate so very much Thalia for it’s such an important holiday, we decided being here. I am thankful that she did not to start early. ask me to dance. [Laughter] But I loved I really appreciate el Embajador de Mex- her voice and loved her music. Pablo ico, Juan Jose Bremer. Thank you for your Montero—thank you very much, Pablo, for

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coming. We will treasure that beautiful gift commerce, and culture. We are more you gave to Laura, via me. [Laughter] united in friendship and common purpose It is a pleasure to see my friend Don than ever before. Francisco. I had the honor of interviewing Just yesterday I had yet another visit with with Don Francisco before. He’s a good my friend el Presidente Vicente Fox. This man. And finally, por fin, mi amigo Emilio is the third time my friend and I have Estefan—Emilio, thank you very much for had a chance to dialog about the incredibly coming. He’s lucky we didn’t let him in important relationship between the United without Gloria. [Laughter] I know you join States and Mexico. And I hope people take me in thanking the fantastic dancers and note that in a few months he’ll come back the mariachis. It’s such beautiful music, and as the honored guest of the first state din- the White House is blessed by your pres- ner I will have as President of the United ence. States. We have worked together as Gov- Some in my administration are here that ernors; we will work together as Presidents. I must introduce. Hector Barreto, he’s And we’ll always work in the spirit of mu- going to make fine leader of the Small tual respect. Business Administration; Eduardo Aguirre, Cinco de Mayo is a day for special pride who is going to be a senior official at the and remembrance for people on—it’s a re- Export-Import Bank—Eduardo. Rosario minder of the pride—of the proud heritage Marin is here; she is going to be the Treas- of many Americans and the warm and urer of the United States. We could go growing friendship between two great na- on all day long, but there’s one other fellow tions. It’s a day worth celebrating. I want to introduce. He’s a friend of Mex- I want to thank you all for coming. Laura ico. He’s a great United States Senator, and I welcome you—so pleased so many the Senator from the State of New Mexico, folks came. Again, I want to thank the fan- Pete Domenici. Is Ed Pastor here? I don’t tastic artists who are here. Mi Casa Blanca see Ed. es su Casa Blanca. Adios. Today we remember a proud moment Thank you all. for the people of Mexico, when Mexican soldiers won the Battle of Puebla. When NOTE: The President spoke at 3:23 p.m. on the news of that victory reached this house, the South Lawn at the White House. In his it was recognized and recorded by Abraham remarks, he referred to Mexican Ambassador Lincoln. Then, and for many years after- to the United States Juan Jose Bremer; enter- wards, the United States and Mexico lived tainers Thalia, Pablo Montero, and Emilio two very different histories, often divided and Gloria Estefan; Spanish-language tele- by misperceptions and mistrust. It’s vision host Mario Kreutzberger, popularly changed. The United States and Mexico known as ‘‘Don Francisco’’; and President now share ties of history, familia, values, Vicente Fox of Mexico.

The President’s Radio Address May 5, 2001

Good morning. Today I want to offer an invading army at the Battle of Puebla. a special greeting to everyone celebrating One hundred and thirty-nine years later, Cinco de Mayo. This day marks the proud Cinco de Mayo pays tribute to the strong moment when Mexican soldiers threw back

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