For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 11, 2001
Remarks by the President on Release of American Servicemen and Women in China
James S. Brady Briefing Room
Listen to the President's
Remarks
8:25 A.M. EDT
THE
PRESIDENT: Good morning. I'm pleased to be able
to tell the American people that plans are underway to bring home our
24 American servicemen and women from Hainan Island.
This
morning, the Chinese government assured our American Ambassador that
the crew would leave promptly. We're working on arrangements
to pick them up and to bring them home.
This has
been a difficult situation for both our countries. I know
the American people join me in expressing sorrow for the loss of life
of a Chinese pilot. Our prayers are with his wife and his
child.
I
appreciate the hard work of our Ambassador to China, Joseph Prueher,
and his entire embassy team, who worked tirelessly to solve this
situation. The American people, their families, and I are
proud of our crew, and we look forward to welcoming them home.
Thank you.
END 8:27 A.M. EDT
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