President Bush in Chicago tonight, salutes Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert in serious condition after cancer surgery.
The presidents' birthday wish: ``I hope Roger Ebert does well.''
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Chicago, Illinois)
___________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release July 6, 2006
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
IN PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
AFTER DINNER WITH THE MAYOR OF CHICAGO AND OPINION LEADERS
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
Chicago, Illinois
8:21 P.M. CDT
THE PRESIDENT: Laura said, what do you want for your birthday? I
said, I want to have dinner in Chicago with the Mayor. (Laughter.)
Thank you all for joining us. We've had a wonderful discussion.
Chicago is a fabulous town, Mayor. And you're awfully kind to host us
here.
Somebody said, well, what's your birthday wish? I've got a lot of
birthday wishes. I hope our troops are safe. I hope Roger Ebert does
well. That's a birthday wish. I know a lot of people here in Chicago
are praying for him. It's been a heck of a birthday party tonight, and
I appreciate you all joining me, and looking forward to having my cake.
Thanks for coming.
END 8:22 P.M. CDT
Lynn Sweet is a columnist and the Washington Bureau Chief for the 
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lyn: cd u pass on my best wishes to roger and, if possible, give him a big kiss--from me, not you, so as to avoid scandal. cheers frank devine