Exchange With Reporters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,
July 14, 2004

President’s Visit to Wisconsin

Q. Mr. President, your reaction to the crowds and the towns?

The President. Very, very warm and very hospitable reaction. A lot of people coming out, for which I’m grateful.

Q. What did you get?

The President. Vanilla custard. It’s highly recommended. I’m recommending vanilla for Hillman [G. Robert Hillman, Dallas Morning News].

Q. You are dripping. You need a napkin.

The President. I’m going to get one in a minute. Would you like some?

Q. No, thanks.

The President. I’m trying to get you a little national publicity.

Q. I think I’ve got all I need. [Laughter]

The President. I enjoyed talking to you, girls. Enjoyed talking to you. Thank you.

All right, let’s go back to work.

Q. First a candy store and now ice cream, sir?

The President. I’m loading up, carbo-loading for the weekend. [Laughter]

Note: The exchange began at 2:50 p.m. at Leon’s Frozen Custard. A tape was not available for verification of the content of this exchange.