On the recordJuly 7, 2004
President Klestil was a distinguished statesman who had previously served as Austria's Ambassador to the United States and as Austria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
Source
presidency.ucsb.eduGeorge W. Bush: “President Klestil was a distinguished statesman who had previously served as Austria's Ambassador to the United States…”
Editor's note · Context
Statement on the Death of President Thomas Klestil of Austria
Share
More from George W. Bush
Jul 7, 2025
On this day of prayer, Laura and I are holding up our fellow Texans who are hurting.
Jul 7, 2025
We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.
Jun 30, 2025
You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.
Nov 22, 2025
If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.
Other voices in this conversation
