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President Bush Participates in Briefings at the National Security Agency
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary October 24, 2008

President Bush Participates in Briefings at the National Security Agency
National Security Agency - Operations Building Fort Meade, Maryland

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12:50 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: I want to thank General Alexander for his hospitality to me
and the Vice President and Director McConnell. We have been here at NSA,
which is on the front line of protecting the American people. Every time I
come out here I'm impressed by the caliber of people who work here, the
amount of energy that goes into their jobs, and their deep desire to find
an enemy and bring them to justice before they hurt us again.

Ever since 9/11, the people in this building have done what the country
expects them to do, and that is to work as hard as necessary to help
protect the United States of America. The work here at the NSA is
absolutely vital, and I wish all our citizens could meet the folks that
work here and realize how smart they are, how capable they are, and how
enthusiastic they are in doing their duty.

So, General, thank you for your hospitality. We've enjoyed coming out here,
and appreciate the efforts you're putting into protecting the homeland.

Thank you all very much.

END 12:51 P.M. EDT

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