    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [November 20, 2005]
    [Pages 1747-1748]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks During an Expanded Meeting With President Hu Jintao of China in Beijing
    November 20, 2005

        Thank you, Mr. President. First of all, thank you for arranging such
    beautiful weather; it's a beautiful day.
        Secondly, thank you for the very frank and candid discussion we just
    had on a range of issues. China is an exciting country, and it's an
    important country. And this visit is a chance for you and me to continue
    a very important relationship.
        I invited the President to come to America as soon as he can. And I
    look forward to welcoming you, Mr. President, in our country, so we can
    continue our dialog on how to make our relations as open and

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    constructive for people in both our countries.
        And so I really look forward to your hospitality, and thank you for
    such a warm opening ceremony. Thank you, sir.

    Note: The President spoke at 11:13 a.m. in the Fujian Room at the Great
    Hall of the People.