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05ROME2929
2005-09-02 14:22:00
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Embassy Rome
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TFUS01: CONDOLENCE LETTER FROM PRESIDENT CIAMPI

Tags:  OPDC PREL ECON AEMR US IT 
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UNCLAS ROME 002929

SIPDIS


E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPDC PREL ECON AEMR US IT
SUBJECT: TFUS01: CONDOLENCE LETTER FROM PRESIDENT CIAMPI

Ambassador Spogli has received, from Antonio Puri Purini,
Diplomatic Advisor to President Ciampi, a letter conveying
the following message from President Ciampi to President Bush.

Begin unofficial Embassy translation:

Mr. President,

For several days, I have followed with apprehension and
sympathy the developments of the terrible hurricane that hit
the southern coast of the United States.

We grieve over the loss of many human lives, the suffering of
the population, and the serious material damage in areas of
the United States renowned for their beauty and for the
creativity of the people there.

The distressing images of devastation transmitted by the
media have also revealed, Mr. President, the composure and
the dignity with which Americans have confronted, in such a
collaborative manner between citizens and the authorities,
this natural catastrophe, one of the most serious to have hit
their region.

Please accept sentiments of solidarity of the Italian people,
together with wishes for a quick recovery for the cities and
people affected.

Carlo Azeglio Ciampi

End Embassy translation.
SPOGLI


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