US Presidency
2002

And I am signing this bill here because it's the home of the Chairman, John Boehner. John did a really good job. He shepherded the process. He made sure people showed up for the meetings. He was dogged in his determination to get this bill done. It would not have happened without his leadership. And all four of these members up here need to be proud of the legacy they have left behind. This is a good bill for the American children, and I am proud to sign it in their presence. There are other members of the Congress who are here, as well, and I want to thank them for coming. Senator Evan Bayh from the state of Indiana, is here. Evan, thank you for your leadership on education reform. Senator Mike DeWine of your state of Ohio, who helped author who helped to author the safe and drug-free schools part of this bill. Thank you for your leadership. Steve Chabot of Ohio, Van Hilleary of Tennessee thank you both for coming, as well.