Remarks at Photo Opportunity With Colin the Cat

But one of the benefits of him visiting with us today is they said that I would have the privilege of naming one of his sons, a son that was born on July 4th, I think. And so I have decided that, with your permission, ma'am, sir, we would like to name Colin's son in honor of a great American who has a connection to the cause of peace and to the State Department and somebody who was a great prizewinner in his own right, the first black American to receive a Nobel Peace Prize, Ralph Bunche.

A PARTICIPANT: Thank you, sir.

SECRETARY POWELL: Okay. Now, Barry Schweid had the best idea of the last day and a half, that I ought to do a walkout. (Laughter.) We'll take a few questions. And I think we'll pass that on. Colin's behaving so well now that we don't want to press our luck.

Okay.

MS. DELABAR: Mr. Secretary, we have to commemorate the occasion here. I often, in my position as President of the Cat Fancier's Association, and as an international all-breed judge, present best cat. So, sir, I can't make you best cat, but I can make you best. (Laughter.)

SECRETARY POWELL: Thank you so much.

MS. DELABAR: And also, a copy of our almanac with Colin Powell's signature on the front. The feline. (Laughter.)

SECRETARY POWELL: Thank you so much. Thank you for coming by. (Laughter.)

QUESTION: Will the cat take a question? (Laughter.)

MS. DELABAR: Will the cat take a question?