CAROL LIN, CNN ANCHOR: We are going to check in on President Bush. He is talking about education in Philadelphia, but we're hoping to hear something on the Mideast.</s>GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: I just had the honor of meeting with a panel of experts from not only the state of Pennsylvania, but from around the country, teachers, soon-to-be teachers, people who deeply care about the education of every single person. I want to thank them for their input. I want to thank them so very much for their idealism. And I want to thank you for your commitment to our country. Three months ago, I had the honor of signing what is called the No Child Left Behind Act. It's a piece of education reform. And I believe that it was the beginning of a new era of education in America. Through high standards and accountability, we're going to make sure that every school in America is ready to teach. Now we must take another essential step. We must make sure that every child enters school ready to learn: every child, not just one, not just a few, but every single child. On this issue, we know what works and we know our responsibilities. As parents, teachers and care givers, we must give our children the lifelong gift of early learning. And today I'm here to outline specific measures to help meet that goal. Before I do so, I want to say how sorry I am that my wife Laura isn't with me. The reason why is because early children education has been a lifelong mission of hers, in Texas and in Washington. She is a strong advocate for reading to our nation's youngest children. She will work to bridge the gaps between scientists, policy makers and care givers on this issue. I'm grateful for her leadership. America is beginning to understand why I asked her to marry me.</s>LIN: President Bush talking about early education. Not saying much on the war on terrorism overseas or developments in the Middle East.
President Bush Discusses Education in Philadelphia