    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book I)]
    [February 22, 2002]
    [Page 277]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Train Fire in Al-Avyat, Egypt
    February 22, 2002

        I am profoundly saddened by the terrible loss of life in the train
    fire in Al-Avyat. This tragedy is all the more horrible because it took
    place during the holiday of Eid al-Adha. Laura and I and all of the
    American people offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to
    President Mubarak, the Egyptian people, and
    especially to those families who have lost loved ones.