DARYN KAGAN, CNN ANCHOR: And we go to Alcoa, Tennessee, just outside of Knoxville. Here's President Bush.</s>GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: ... and I want to share them with you. The first thing on my mind is this, I know what it takes to be a good governor. I know the characteristics necessary for someone to be able to assume that high office. Van Hilleary has what it takes to be a great governor for Tennessee.</s>BUSH: ... and I know we need Lamar Alexander in the United States Senate.</s>BUSH: I'm really proud to be with Victor's mother. I've known Mrs. Ashe for a long, long time. I'm proud to see you, Martha (ph). Thanks for coming to say hello. I'm proud you're here.</s>BUSH: He's been dealing with the Washington budget. If you can figure out the Washington budget, I can assure you, you can figure out the Tennessee budget.</s>BUSH: But the thing I like most about Van is he understands the most important priority of a state is to make sure that every single child gets educated. I like it -- when I was the governor of...</s>KAGAN: We've been listening to President Bush, as he speaks in Alcoa, Tennessee, listening to see if he has any more comments to make on Iraq, that very important topic that he addressed last night from Cincinnati, Ohio. Right now, it sounds like he's focusing mainly on local Tennessee issues and campaign matters there. TO ORDER A VIDEO OF THIS TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE OUR SECURE ONLINE ORDER FORM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com
Bush Speaks in Alcoa, Tennessee