    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [May 20, 2008]
    [Page 707]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on the Earthquake in China
    May 20, 2008

        Laura and I have come to the Chinese Embassy.
    Mr. Ambassador, thank you very much. Madam, thank you very much. We've come to express our
    country's condolences for those who mourn for the loved ones.
        We stand ready to help in any way that the Chinese Government would
    like. We know there's great courage being displayed, Mr.
    Ambassador, as rescue workers search for those
    who may still be living.
        This natural disaster is very hard on many of your people, and we
    understand that. And we extend our deepest sympathies and pray for
    recovery and pray for the strength of those who are--whose lives have
    been torn apart during this terrible tragedy.
        Thank you.

    Note: The President spoke at 10:13 a.m. at the Embassy of China. In his
    remarks, he referred to China's Ambassador to the U.S. Zhou Wenzhong and
    his wife Xie Shumin.