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we are. And I appreciate the Chinese leader- sales, Cummins, Inc.; U.S. Ambassador to ship for not only its quick response to the Clark T. Randt, Jr.; President Jiang Zemin of terrorist activities that hit our country on China; Zheng Shusen, general manager, Beijing September the 11th and their compassionate Public Transit Corp.; Timothy P. Stratford, vice response for the people of our country; I also chairman, General Motors China; and Steven Chew, commercial director, Allison Transmission appreciate the fact that we’re working closely China Operation. The exchange portion of these to battle terror around the world. remarks could not be verified because the tape It’s in our interest to have good, strong was incomplete. dialog. As I said in a speech earlier today in South Korea, a point I also mentioned in Japan, is that the United States is a Pacific Message on the Observance of nation. And as a result, we’ve got to have Eid al-Adha, 2002 and will maintain close relations with Pa- February 21, 2002 cific—or other nations in the Pacific. And there’s no more important nation than China. I am pleased to send warm greetings to And we will have close dialog with China. Muslims across the United States as you cele- Sometimes we will agree, and sometimes we brate the Eid al-Adha holiday. won’t agree. But in those instances where we As you join in spirit with those gathered don’t agree, we will do so in a respectful way. in Mecca to observe the traditions of one of I want to thank you all for coming. I appre- your most sacred feasts, may you share joyful ciate this living exhibit as to why trade is posi- and reverent fellowship with family and tive for the people of America and trade is friends. positive for the people of China. During this special time, our Nation is re- Thank you. minded of the remarkable contributions of Okay. How is everybody doing over here? American Muslims to our history, culture, Upcoming Remarks at Tsinghua and way of life. Our spiritual foundation and University common heritage will continue to guide us as we strive to strengthen our country and Q. Will you be asking China to embrace advance peace and goodness in our world. American values? Laura joins me in sending our best wishes The President. You had your chance at for a joyous observance. the press conference. Q. What’s your message for tomorrow? George W. Bush The President. My message, what? Q. Your message for tomorrow. We have NOTE: An original was not available for to pitch ahead. Tomorrow at the university, verification of the content of this message. will you be asking China to embrace Amer- ican values? Remarks on Confirmation of the The President. I will be defending Amer- Death of Daniel Pearl in Beijing ican values and talking clearly about Amer- ican values. It’s important for—starting with February 22, 2002 freedom. And I don’t want to give it all away Laura and I and the American people are because you won’t—— deeply saddened to learn about the loss of Q. I will. Daniel Pearl’s life. And we’re really sad for The President. Laughter No, you won’t. [ ] his wife and his parents and his friends and Q. What will you be asking the Chinese colleagues, who have been clinging to hope to do—— for weeks that he be found alive. We are es- The President. See, you’re trying to get pecially sad for his unborn child, who will me to—I’d like you to come and pay atten- now know his father only through the mem- tion to it word for word. ory of others. NOTE: The President spoke at 2:47 p.m. at the All Americans are sad and angry to learn St. Regis Hotel. In his remarks, he referred to of the murder. All around the world, Amer- Martha Brooks, vice president of marketing and ican and humanitarian aid workers

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and diplomats and others do important work One goes to the University of Texas. One in places that are sometimes dangerous. goes to Yale. They’re twins, and we are proud Those who would threaten Americans, those of our daughters, just like I’m sure your par- who would engage in criminal, barbaric acts, ents are proud of you. need to know that these crimes only hurt My visit to China comes on an important their cause and only deepen the resolve of anniversary, as the Vice President men- the United States of America to rid to world tioned. Thirty years ago this week, an Amer- of these agents of terror. ican President arrived in China on a trip de- May God bless Daniel Pearl. signed to end decades of estrangement and confront centuries of suspicion. President NOTE: The President spoke at 7:21 a.m. at the Richard Nixon showed the world that two St. Regis Hotel. In his remarks, he referred to vastly different governments could meet on Wall Street Journal Daniel Pearl, who was kidnaped January 23 in , ; and the grounds of common interest, in the spirit his wife, Mariane. of mutual respect. As they left the airport that day, Premier Zhou Enlai said this to President Nixon: ‘‘Your handshake came over Remarks and a Question-and-Answer the vastest ocean in the world, 25 years of Session at Tsinghua University in no communication.’’ Beijing During the 30 years since, America and February 22, 2002 China have exchanged many handshakes of friendship and commerce. And as we have The President. Vice President Hu, thank had more contact with each other, the citi- you very much for your kind and generous zens of both countries have gradually learned remarks. Thank you for welcoming me and more about each other. And that’s important. my wife, Laura, here. I see she’s keeping Once America knew China only by its history pretty good company, with the Secretary of as a great and enduring civilization. Today, State, Colin Powell. It’s good to see you, Mr. we see a China that is still defined by noble Secretary. And I see my National Security traditions of family, scholarship, and honor. Adviser, Ms. Condoleezza Rice, who at one And we see a China that is becoming one time was the provost at . of the most dynamic and creative societies So she’s comfortable on university campuses in the world, as demonstrated by the knowl- such as this. Thank you for being here, edge and potential right here in this room. Condi. China is on a rising path, and America wel- I’m so grateful for the hospitality and hon- comes the emergence of a strong and peace- ored for the reception at one of China’s and ful and prosperous China. the world’s great universities. As America learns more about China, I am This university was founded, interestingly concerned that the Chinese people do not enough, with the support of my country, to always see a clear picture of my country. This further ties between our two nations. I know happens for many reasons and some of them how important this place is to your Vice of our own making. Our movies and tele- President. He not only received his degree vision shows often do not portray the values here, but more importantly, he met his gra- of the real America I know. Our successful cious wife here. [Laughter] businesses show a strength of American com- I want to thank the students for giving me merce, but our spirit, community spirit, and the chance to meet with you, the chance to contributions to each other are not always talk a little bit about my country and answer visible as monetary success. some of your questions. Some of the erroneous pictures of America The standards and reputation of this uni- are painted by others. My friend the Ambas- versity are known around the world, and I sador to China tells me some Chinese text- know what an achievement it is to be here. books talk of Americans of ‘‘bullying the weak So, congratulations. I don’t know if you know and repressing the poor.’’ Another Chinese this or not, but my wife and I have two textbook, published just last year, teaches daughters who are in college, just like you. that Special Agents of the FBI are used to

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