[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 41, Number 41 (Monday, October 17, 2005)]
[Page 1536]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

<R04>
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 
Jehangir Karamat, Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States; and 
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan.