President Signs Landmark Education Bill

January 9, 2002

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much.

AUDIENCE: U-S-A! U-S-A!

THE PRESIDENT: Okay. I know you all are anxious to get back to class. (Laughter.) So please be seated. (Laughter.) Thank you for such a warm welcome. It’s great to be in the home of the Big Blue. (Applause.) Hamilton High School. I want to thank you all for coming. I particularly want to thank my friend, the Governor of the great state of Ohio, Governor Taft, for being here. (Applause.)