A reminder of some of the people Bush has found time to meet with:
I know I'm supposed to be working hard, but I watched you.2005 NCAA Women's Basketball ChampionsA lot of us were -- when I say the word "it," it's talking about the Stanley Cup. "A lot of us were fighting to get it back; some guys were fighting to do it for the first time. The bottom line is, we're all fighting to do it together." And I appreciate that spirit; I think it's a good example for a lot of people who live in America, doing something to serve something greater than yourselfThe Detroit Red WingsI was pleased to know that the University of Minnesota Women's Hockey Team's slogan this year was "Get it done, and meet George."NCAA Winter Sports ChampionsCongratulations on a great NASCAR Winston Cup Series. We're honored you all are here. I see a lot of the Bubbas who work in my administration who have shown up. (Laughter.) I wonder why. I've hosted champions from many sports here at the White House -- the first time, however, we ever parked stock cars in the South Lawn.2003 Winston Cup DriversSo nobody expected you to win -- I know how you feel. (Laughter.) You won because you put a team together. You had people willing to serve something greater than yourself, and it's a wonderful example for kids on playgrounds or people in all walks of life. I guess you kind of just played it the right way. I think that's what the coach says, play it the right way. That's how we should live life. That's what champs do. They set an example. the Detroit PistonsI know there's a lot of fans that come to your game. You also know there are fans that are rooting for you who wear the uniform of the United States military - a lot of Pats fans out there who are scattered around the world, doing everything they can to defend us and to protect us. They are cheering in places like Afghanistan and in Iraq and in other countries. It is -- I can't tell you how important it is for them to see the action from home, to see the great players performing on the field of play.The New England Patriots