Remarks on Accepting the
National Thanksgiving
The President. What'd you say?
[Laughter] Well, here it is Thanksgiving again and all the things that we have
to be thankful for at this time. I think in terms of family and home and
children and all of that. And if they don't know already that Mr. Walts is the executive vice president of the National [
Mr.
Walts. Yes, sir.
The President. -- -- and that this turkey's name is
Woody. [Laughter] And Woody is not going to go on the platter. [Laughter] He's
going to go back to Evans Mill -- is that right?
Mr.
Walts. Evans Farm Inn.
The President. Evans
Farm.
Mr.
Walts. It's a pet farm.
The President. Yes, where he'll stay
and finally be able to grow up. [Laughter] Ooops!
Well, Woody, it's nice to see you here.
Mr.
Walts. Mr. President, we certainly appreciate you -- --
The President. Well -- --
Mr.
Walts. Actually, you'll be retiring January 20th, and
I'll be retiring January 16th, so we're going out together. [Laughter]
Mr.
Hermanson. Thank you for 8 good years.
Mr.
Walts. Absolutely.
The President. Thank you very much.
Mr.
Hermanson. There's a lot of
The President. Yes.
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