February 08, 2002
On behalf of a proud, determined, and grateful nation, I declare open the games of Salt Lake City, celebrating the Olympic winter games.
NOTE: The President spoke at 9:10 p.m. at Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium.
George W. Bush, Remarks Opening the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/215796