For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
November 10, 2005
President Welcomes President Saleh of Yemen to the White House
The Oval Office
11:28 A.M. EST
PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. President, welcome. I'm looking forward to our
discussion. I'm looking forward to our continued work together to make
sure that al Qaeda and people affiliated with al Qaeda are brought to
justice.
Today, the world saw with horror the attacks on innocent people in Jordan
by killers who defile a great religion. I spoke to King Abdullah. I
expressed our nation's deep concern and compassion for those who lost their
lives and their families. The bombings should remind all of us that there
is an enemy in this world that is willing to kill innocent people, willing
to bomb a wedding celebration, in order to advance their cause. And for
those of us who love freedom, and for those of us who love -- who respect
every human life, no matter whether you're from the West or from your
neighborhood, Mr. President, we have an obligation and a duty to remain
strong, remain firm, and to bring these people to justice.
And so, Mr. President, welcome.
PRESIDENT SALEH: (As translated.) Thank you, Mr. President. I am
delighted to have this friend -- friend, George Bush. This is probably the
third meeting that we have together. And we discuss a variety of mutual
issues, and our mutual objective here is the declaration of war against
terrorism and extremism. We have seen it during 9/11 and after. I am here
to reaffirm Yemen's position that it is clear and firm, our resolve is
firm, to continue to work with the United States and the international
community in combating terror.
Since yesterday, I had the opportunity to have a variety of meetings with
members of your administration. I am delighted to have the opportunity to
see you and meet with you today, Mr. President. We will have a variety of
issues that we will discuss, bilateral issues, as well as issues of
interest to both the international community and world peace and stability.
I thank you, very much, for your hospitality and for receiving me.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you, sir.
END 11:31 A.M. EST
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