[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.