George Romney -- wrong guy. (Laughter.) Governor Romney -- he was a good governor. (Laughter.) Governor Romney is a -- he's a patriotic American.
Now, having said all that, the people who were giving me advice at the beginning of the year were right -- health care has been knocking me around pretty good. (Laughter.) It's been knocking Harry around pretty good.
See, everybody talks about how wonderful the convention speech was, but I tell people, I had good material to work with -- (laughter) -- good material.
The bus we got parked outside is -- Secret Service did a full going over, so it's decked out pretty good. (Laughter.) But it's a wonderful opportunity to get out of Washington and hit the road.
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It went a little off-script, which is good. (Laughter.) I liked it.
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This is good. (Laughter.) I think this is one of my largest agency visits.
Reading them was much like attending the wake for a good friend: moments of laughter followed by stunned silence.
That was good. (Laughter.) Thank you.
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The main thing tonight, though, is we expect you to have a good time. (Laughter.) So, with that, what I'd like to do is to offer a toast.
The only good news was that it was laughter.
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Cash for caulkers. (Laughter.) Good point.
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And Albalee very well laid them out. (Laughter.) Good job. (Applause.) But let me repeat: First part, let's move to give parents the tools and the information they need to make the healthy choices for their kids.
Just this week, we've taken steps to protect American consumers and homeowners, and to reform our system of government contracting so that we better protect our people while spending our money more wisely. (Applause.) The -- it's a good bill. (Laughter.) The engines of our economy are slowly beginning to turn, and we're working towards historic reform on health care and on energy.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is here. (Applause.) The outstanding mayor of Schenectady who flew up with me because we had an event down at the White House for mayors and he was on Marine One and Air Force One and he looked like he was having a pretty good time -- (laughter) -- Brian Stratton is here. (Applause.) And from Albany, Mayor Jerry Jennings is here. (Applause.) Thank you.
First, one caveat -- I will not be good -- as good as Michelle. (Laughter.) So keep your expectations lower.
Peter knows we are good people, who love joking and laughter.
Now, up until this point I've never met a Republican who didn't like a good tax cut -- (laughter) -- but you remember when I mentioned this at the State of the Union, Joe, they were all kind of squirming in their seats.
So if we're serious about reforming the health care system, we've got to be thinking, even if I've got health insurance -- and by the way I've got really good health insurance -- (laughter) -- I've got a doctor who follows me around everywhere -- (laughter) -- I've got to spend some time thinking about the people who don't have health insurance.
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And finally, I was saying to these folks as I was backstage, as the husband of a tall, good-looking woman -- (laughter) -- and as the father of two tall, fabulous girls, it is just wonderful to have these young ladies as role models.
It is important to know where the rooms are in relationship to the football activity center -- (laughter) -- which is good.
Don't be shy -- although I don't think there are too many shy people here. (Laughter.) But ask some good questions.
Dearly. (Laughter.) Deeply. (Laughter.) I have a good relationship with French fries and I would eat them every single day if I could.
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Everybody talks about the convention speech and how good it was, but I always say, I had good material to work with. (Laughter.) It was very easy.
Not only does it look good, but it protects his head, because the hair has gotten a little thin up there. (Laughter.) He is a good-looking guy.
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And I think in addition to all the fertilizer we put down this will bring good luck to the garden. (Laughter.) Thank you very much, that is lovely.
People -- a lot of folks, they just missed that part. (Laughter.) They were like, hope, change -- (laughter) -- and they thought, nice swearing-in, you got Bruce Springsteen singing. (Laughter.) Everybody is feeling good.
Every time I see him he gets smaller and smaller. (Laughter.) It's a good thing.
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