President Bush Meets with Cabinet
December 14, 2007
President Bush Meets with Cabinet
Rose Garden
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“You know, I — in the State of the Union a couple of years ago, I addressed the issue of steroids, and the reason I did so is because I understand the impact that professional athletes can have on our nation’s youth. And I just urge our — those in the public spotlight, particularly athletes, to understand that when they violate their bodies, they’re sending a terrible signal to America’s young.”
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Q Oh, don’t stop [taking questions] now.
THE PRESIDENT: I had a — well, I’ve got freezing Cabinet members out here. (Laughter.) They’re whispering; you can’t hear their whispers. (Laughter.) I can just feel their vibe saying, I’m envious, they’re all wearing these expensive coats, and here we are. (Laughter.)
I hope you enjoyed the holiday bash as much as I did. I noticed some of the silverware is missing. (Laughter.) We’ll be taking a full inventory. (Laughter.) Happy holidays.
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