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said, ‘‘Stand up straight. Don’t scowl, and will make sure that we continue to hold true keep your speech short.’’ [Laughter] to our beliefs that liberty can transform the I meant what I said about Laura. I love world. We long for peace. We will spread her dearly. She’s a great First Lady. Tonight the peace by spreading freedom. I tried to give the people a reason to put I’m honored that you’re here. Thank you me back in for 4 more years, but perhaps for coming. May God bless you, and may the most important reason of all is so that God bless America. Laura is the First Lady for 4 more years. I’m proud to be here with Barbara and Jenna. I told them, I said, ‘‘Get you some sleep to- NOTE: The President spoke at 8:12 p.m. at the Bank One Ballpark. In his remarks, he referred night, and get back out on the campaign to Cindy McCain, wife of Senator John McCain; trail.’’ [Laughter] Caryll Kyl, wife of Senator ; and country But thank you all for coming. I love my music entertainer Aaron Tippin. family. I love my country. I love working with John McCain. I’m so proud to be standing with him here today. He is—he and I are Statement on Signing the Military going to go to Nevada tomorrow. We’re going Construction Appropriations and to Las Vegas. We’re going to Reno. We’re Emergency Hurricane Supplemental going to Oregon. We’re going to travel this Appropriations Act, 2005 country with a message that’s hopeful and optimistic, and we’re going to win. October 13, 2004 I want to thank Cindy McCain as well for being here. I want to thank my friend Sen- Today, I have signed into law H.R. 4837, ator Jon Kyl and Caryll Kyl for being here the ‘‘Military Construction Appropriations as well. I want to thank the Members of Con- and Emergency Hurricane Supplemental gress who are here. Appropriations Act, 2005.’’ This Act provides I want to thank my friend Aaron Tippin funding for construction to support the oper- for providing some—[applause]—yes. I want ations of the U.S. Armed Forces and for mili- to thank the Diamondbacks for tary family housing. The Act also provides opening up this fantastic facility for us here the funds I requested to help citizens in Flor- today. I want to thank the players who are ida and elsewhere rebuild their lives in the here. aftermath of multiple hurricanes and other I want to thank the grassroots activists, the natural disasters. people who are going to put up the signs Sections 107, 110, 113, 118, and 303 of and make the phone calls and turn out the the Act provide for notice to the Congress people to vote. of relocation of activities between military in- I know you know this, but you can now stallations, initiation of a new installation cast your ballot for Dick Cheney and me. abroad, U.S. military exercises involving Make sure you do so, and get your friends $100,000 in construction costs, specific ac- and neighbors to do so. We need your help. tions to encourage foreign nations to assume We need your vote. We’re going to win in a greater share of the common defense bur- November. den, and initiation of certain types of pro- I enjoyed the debate tonight. It gave me grams. The Supreme Court of the United a chance to tell the American people where States has stated that the President’s author- I want to lead for the next 4 years. We’ll ity to classify and control access to informa- continue to create jobs. We’ll continue to tion bearing on national security flows from make sure our schools work. We’ll work on the Constitution and does not depend upon health care. We’ll make sure that America a legislative grant of authority. Although no- is safe and secure by staying on the offensive. tice can be provided in most situations as a We’ll defeat the terrorists overseas so we do matter of comity, situations may arise, espe- not face them here at home. cially in wartime, in which the President And finally, we will never forget the values must act promptly under his constitutional of this country, our faith, our families. We grants of executive power and authority as

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Commander in Chief while protecting sen- Lingle. We’ll be seeing Governors today in sitive national security information. The ex- Las Vegas, and they’re going to spread out ecutive branch shall construe these sections all across the country, and I’m excited about in a manner consistent with the constitutional it. It’s—my spirits are high. I’m enthusiastic authority of the President. about my chances. Section 128 of the Act purports to require I’ll answer a couple of questions, and then Department of Defense officials to respond we’ll let you have your coffee. in writing within 21 days to any question or inquiry from the congressional military con- Presidential Debate in Tempe struction appropriations subcommittees. The Q. Some of the early polls say Kerry won executive branch shall construe section 128 last night. What do you have to say? in a manner consistent with the President’s The President. Well, the voters will de- constitutional authority to supervise the uni- cide. They’ll decide on November the 2d tary executive branch and to withhold infor- who they want to be the President. mation the disclosure of which could impair Q. Has Kerry helped himself with these foreign relations, the national security, the debates, if you have an opinion? deliberative processes of the Executive, or The President. The voters will decide the performance of the Executive’s constitu- that. You know, that’s—the great thing about tional duties. a campaign, all the speculation ends on elec- The executive branch shall construe sec- tion day. tion 110(d)(2) of the Alaska Natural Gas Senator John McCain. Can I just say, on Pipeline Act as contained in Division C of substance, there is no doubt. When you talk the Act, relating to submission of legislative about Social Security, they all want to reform recommendations, in a manner consistent it. You don’t know how to pay for it. You with the President’s exclusive constitutional can’t answer the question, and people notice authority to recommend for the consider- that. On substance, the President won, and ation of the Congress such measures as the that’s what the people think about when they President judges necessary and expedient. go into the ballot booth. George W. Bush Can I also say at that event afterwards, 40,000 citizens of Arizona showed up at Bank The , One Ballpark. There has never been an event October 13, 2004. like that in the history of our State, not only the numbers but the enthusiasm. NOTE: H.R. 4837, approved October 13, was as- signed Public Law No. 108–324. This statement Q. Mr. President, what do you think your was released by the Office of the Press Secretary best moment was last night? on October 14. The President. Telling people what I think. You know, the pundits and the spin- ners and the—they’ll all have their opinion, Exchange With Reporters Aboard but there’s only one opinion that matters, and Air Force One that’s the opinion of the American people on October 14, 2004 November the 2d. I feel great about where we are. There’s lot of enthusiasm for my can- The President. How is everybody? Ballsky didacy. People have seen me lead, and they [, Washington Post]. also know that I’ve got plans for the next 4 Q. Mr. President, how are you? years. And as you’ll hear me today, I’m opti- The President. Were you anticipating my mistic about the future of this country. arrival? [Laughter] Listen, 19 days to go, and Governor Linda Lingle. I thought that I’m looking forward to it. I enjoyed myself a great moment was the question about jobs. last night. The debate phase of the campaign It’s more than statistics. I think the President is over, and now it’s a sprint to the finish. made a key point when he said the important And the good news is I’m not going to be point is that a solid for the children sprinting alone. I’ll have a lot of support from in America is the best way to ensure a sound people like Senator McCain and Governor economy over the long term. It’s common

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