[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.