    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [October 14, 2005]
    [Page 1551]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks After Signing the Book of Condolences at the Embassy of Pakistan
    October 14, 2005

        Mr. Ambassador, thank you for having
    us. I'm here to express the condolences of the American people to those
    who suffered mightily as a result of the earthquake that struck your
    country. There's been a lot of loss of life, and Americans pray for
    those families who have lost a loved one.
        There's been a lot of damage, and we want to help in any way we can.
    I told the Ambassador that--reminded him what I told
    President Musharraf--I said when I spoke to
    him, I said, ``Pakistan is a friend, and America will help.'' We've
    moved a lot of military equipment in there. We're helping with
    humanitarian aid as well. And so not only will we offer our prayers, but
    we'll offer our help and help the people and help the Government, help
    this great nation get back on its feet.
        Thank you for having us.

    Note: The President spoke at 10:46 a.m. In his remarks, he referred to
    Pakistan's Ambassador to the U.S. Jehangir Karamat; and President Pervez
    Musharraf of Pakistan.