    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [November 10, 2005]
    [Pages 1695-1696]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks Prior to Discussions With President Ali Abdallah Salih of Yemen
    November 10, 2005

        President Bush. Mr. President, welcome. I'm looking forward to our
    discussion. I'm looking forward to our continued work together to make
    sure that Al Qaida and people affiliated with Al Qaida are brought to
    justice.
        Today the world saw with horror the attacks on innocent people in
    Jordan by killers who defile a great religion. I spoke to King
    Abdullah. I expressed our Nation's deep
    concern and compassion for those who lost their lives and their
    families. The bombings should remind all of us that there is an enemy in
    this world that is willing to kill innocent people, willing to bomb a
    wedding celebration, in order to advance their cause. And for those of
    us who love freedom and for those of us who love--who respect every
    human life, no matter whether you're from the West or from your
    neighborhood, Mr. President, we have an obligation and a duty to remain
    strong, remain firm, and to bring these people to justice.
        And so, Mr. President, welcome.
        President Salih. Thank you, Mr. President. I am delighted to have
    this friend, George Bush. This is probably the third meeting that we
    have together. And we discuss a variety of mutual issues, and our mutual
    objective here is the declaration of war against terrorism and
    extremism. We have seen it during 9/11 and after. I am here to reaffirm
    Yemen's position that it is clear and firm--our resolve is firm--to
    continue to work with the United States

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    and the international community in combating terror.
        Since yesterday, I had the opportunity to have a variety of meetings
    with members of your administration. I am delighted to have the
    opportunity to see you and meet with you today, Mr. President. We will
    have a variety of issues that we will discuss, bilateral issues, as well
    as issues of interest to both the international community and world
    peace and stability.
        I thank you very much for your hospitality and for receiving me.
        President Bush. Thank you, sir.

    Note: The President spoke at 11:28 a.m. in the Oval Office at the White
    House. In his remarks, he referred to King Abdullah II of Jordan.
    President Salih spoke in Arabic, and his remarks were translated by an
    interpreter.