For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 19, 2003
Presidential Letter
Text of a Letter from the President to President Hu of China
Dear Mr. President:
On behalf of the American people, I congratulate you and the
Chinese people on the successful completion of China's first human
space mission. I was pleased to learn that Lieutenant Colonel Yang
Liwei returned safely to earth. This mission was an historic triumph
for the Chinese people and a milestone in the continued exploration of
space.
The United States of America warmly welcomes the People's Republic
of China's achievement in becoming only the third country to launch an
astronaut into space, and wishes you continued success in this
endeavor.
Sincerely,
George W. Bush
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