Bush mourns Chinese victims in quake

Bush mourns Chinese victims in quake
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Source: CCTV.com | 05-21-2008 09:14
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US President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush have visited the Chinese embassy in Washington. They mourned quake victims and conveyed their condolences to the Chinese people.


U.S. President George W. Bush (L) leaves words on the
book of condolence as his wife Laura Bush (C) and Chinese
Ambassador to the U.S. Zhou Wenzhong look on at the Chinese
Embassy in Washington May 20, 2008. Bush came to the Chinese
Embassy on May 20 to mourn Chinese quake victims.(Xinhua Photo)


Bush signed the condolence book and extended sympathy from the American people to those killed in the earthquake. Bush said he admires the strength the Chinese people showed in the aftermath of the quake. He said the US stands ready to help in any way that the Chinese government would like.

After signing the condolence book, Bush and his wife stood for a moment of silence to mourn the victims of the earthquake.




Editor:Xiong Qu

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