    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [November 20, 2005]
    [Pages 1750-1751]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks Prior to Discussions With Premier Wen Jiabao of China in Beijing
    November 20, 2005

        It's good to see you again, sir. I remember our visit very well. And
    I thank you for this invitation to come and talk and to have lunch. It
    will give us a chance

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    to continue to strengthen this very important relationship. And I agree
    with you; it's a relationship where we've got common interests. We don't
    agree on every issue, but we do agree we should discuss our differences
    and our likenesses in a cordial manner.
        And so I look forward to this meeting a lot. Thank you for having
    us.

    Note: The President spoke at 1:07 p.m. at the Diaoyutai Guest House.