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Statement by the President on Pete Olson
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary July 18, 2008

Statement by the President on Pete Olson Ellington Field Houston, Texas

ÿÿWhite House News


2:38 P.M. CDT

THE PRESIDENT: It sure is good to be back in Houston, Texas. I am -- I've
come back to help Pete Olson win the congressional seat in the 22nd
congressional district. I'm proud to support him. He's a Rice University
graduate; he went to the University of Texas Law School; Navy fighter
pilot; proud father, loyal husband and a smart guy.

Our country faces some big issues, one of which is to make sure we defend
our homeland against cold-blooded killers; I'm convinced Congressman Olson
[sic] understands that. Got to make sure we keep our taxes low. And one
thing is for certain: We need to explore for more oil and gas here at home.
People are worried about the high gasoline prices. One way to take the
pressure off gasoline prices is to make it clear that the United States is
going to be active about finding crude oil and natural gas right here in
our own hemisphere, our own country. And I'm convinced we can do so in
environmentally friendly ways.

No doubt in my mind Pete Olson will make a fine United States congressman
and I'm proud to be here to support him.

END 2:40 P.M. CDT
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