[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.