[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book I)]
[March 11, 2004]
[Pages 356-357]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Remarks on the Terrorist Attacks in Madrid, Spain
March 11, 2004

    Today I spoke to His Majesty the King 
of Spain--Jose Maria Aznar as well--about 
our country's deepest sympathies toward those who lost their life as a 
result of terrorist bombings in Spain. I told him we weep with the 
families. We stand strongly with the people of Spain. I appreciate so 
very much the Spanish Government's fight against terror, their resolute 
stand against terrorist organizations like the ETA. The United States 
stands with them. Today we

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ask God's blessings on those who suffer in the great country of Spain.
    Thank you.

Note: The President spoke at 11:51 a.m. on the South Lawn at the White 
House prior to his departure for Bay Shore, NY. In his remarks, he 
referred to King Juan Carlos I and President Jose Maria Aznar of Spain; 
and the Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) separatist group.