Avoiding Peripheral Vision

Selected excerpts from the Presidential Press Conference held earlier this morning:

I'm looking forward to the work ahead. And now I'm looking forward to answering some of your questions.

And so I look forward to leading the world in that direction for the next four years.

I'm looking forward to the challenge, and I'm looking forward to reaching out to our friends and allies…

Dr. Rice and I look forward to moving forward. We look forward to working to make sure the Iraqis have got a democracy. We look forward to continuing to make sure Afghanistan is as secure as possible from potential Taliban resurgence. We look forward to spreading freedom around the world.

I look forward to working with Congress to fund what is necessary to help those troops complete their mission.

We look forward to working to hold the line with the United States Congress on spending.

I am looking forward to working with both Republicans and Democrats to advance a plan that will permanently solve Social Security.

THE PRESIDENT: […] And so, therefore, if you have a child -- how old is your child, Carl?

Q Fourteen years old.

THE PRESIDENT: Yes, 14. Well, if she were –

Q: He, sir.

THE PRESIDENT: He, excuse me. (Laughter.) I should have done the background check. (Laughter.) She will -- when she gets ready to -- when she's 50, the system will be broke, if my math is correct.

I'm looking forward to leading the Congress. And I'm looking forward to taking the case to the American people.

I look forward to taking off shortly thereafter and traveling around the country discussing this issue.

I look forward to working with the Congress to move the process forward.

I'm looking forward to my visit with him this afternoon.

I look forward to a fruitful discussion of all ideas, with the exception of raising the payroll tax.

I look forward to working with members of the Congress to achieve big, notable reform.

I look forward to working with members of both parties to get a good energy bill out.

I'm looking forward to discussing it with members of both parties.

I'm looking forward to working with people of both parties on the issue.

I've talked with people, I feel like people are looking forward to working with us.

I'm looking forward to working with as many members as we can.

I'm looking forward to working with her.

Listen, thank you all, very much, for your time. I appreciate this. And I'm looking forward to working with you all as we have a productive 2005.

Thank you.