George W. Bush: “I have been monitoring closely the developments and our recovery and relief effort underway.”

seldom has history offered a greater opportunity to do so much for so many.

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.

I hereby find that the furnishing of defense articles and defense services to the Southern African Development Community will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.

We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling.