For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 13, 2002
President Discusses Importance of Service with Corporate Leaders
Remarks by the President in Photo Opportunity with Corporate Leaders
The Roosevelt Room
11:17 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. And I want to thank the
-- some of our country's great corporate leaders for joining us in
helping to save people's lives.
These leaders create value for their company, but they're also
willing to work to create values in America. And for that, the country
is better off.
You know, there's been a lot of talk about corporate responsibility
here in America, and there needs to be. People who run their
businesses need to do so in a way that treats their employees with
respect, and treats the communities in which they live with respect, as
well. And that's precisely what is happening as -- with these
companies. These leaders understand that there is more to just a
balance sheet. They understand that value comes from encouraging their
employees to make a difference in somebody's lives.
It's my honor to herald some of the -- some of the really true
leaders in our country, and I want to thank them for coming. I want to
thank you all for your vision. I want to thank you for agreeing to
work to expand the circle of corporate America that's willing to commit
itself to improving our nation so that pockets of despair become places
of light and hope.
Steve Case is going to say a few comments, and Michael.
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Q A few business related questions, sir? Sir, could we get a
business related question in this morning?
THE PRESIDENT: I'll see you this afternoon.
END 11:22 A.M. EDT
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