President Signs Condolence Book at the Indonesian Embassy The Indonesia Embassy Washington, D.C. 10:40 A.M. EST
bush signatures | THE PRESIDENT: It's our honor to come today to pay our respects for those in Indonesia who suffered under this tremendous disaster. I appreciate the former Presidents joining me. I'm proud Laura is here, too, as we sign the condolence book. |
We're also committed to helping the Indonesian government and the people of Indonesia. Presidents Clinton and Bush have agreed to help tap into the great generosity of the American people by serving as co-chairmen of what will be a massive private relief effort. Of course, I will continue to make sure our government provides relief, as well. I look forward to working with the Indonesian government to help those who need food and medicine and water and shelter, to get their lives back in order so that the great country of Indonesia can rise up from this disaster and provide the hope necessary for the people of that important country.
It's our honor to be here with our friend and ally. Mr. Ambassador, thank you for having us. May God bless the people of Indonesia.
END 10:41 A.M. EST For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary January 3, 2005
President Signs Condolence Book at the Indian Embassy The Indian Embassy Washington, D.C. 11:01 A.M. EST
| Q Mr. President, you have come this far; are you planning to extend your visit someday to India? It could be before your presidency -- | 
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THE PRESIDENT: I appreciate that very much. I was just telling the Ambassador, when I spoke to the Prime Minister I assured him that my intentions were to make it this year to India. In the meantime, though, our country stands with the people who've suffered. We want the Indian government, the Indian people to know that we'll help in any way we can. I've asked President Clinton and President Bush to lead an effort to raise private contributions to go to the families of those who have suffered, and to help provide food, medicine, water, shelter, whatever the Indian government thinks is necessary.
I want to thank the Indian government for taking a lead in this issue. One of the first things that we did was to put together a core group of nations, nations that are capable of organizing relief efforts around the region, and the Indian government has been especially strong, as a part of this core group. And I told the Ambassador to thank the Prime Minister for his very strong leadership.
Our navies are coordinating together; our search and rescues are coordinating together. And now the American people and the American government want to help where help is needed.
Thank you all. END 11:03 A.M. EST For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary
January 3, 2005
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