Identifier
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07SANTODOMINGO926
2007-04-20 18:08:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Santo Domingo
Cable title:  

PRESIDENT FERNANDEZ SENDS CONDOLENCES FOR VIRGINIA

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SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL DR
SUBJECT: PRESIDENT FERNANDEZ SENDS CONDOLENCES FOR VIRGINIA
TECH TRAGEDY

UNCLAS SANTO DOMINGO 000926

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL DR
SUBJECT: PRESIDENT FERNANDEZ SENDS CONDOLENCES FOR VIRGINIA
TECH TRAGEDY


1. President Leonel Fernandez expressed his condolences for
the Virginia Tech tragedy to President Bush in an April 17
letter (received by the Embassy on April 19). An unofficial
translation of the letter follows.


2. Begin translation.

April 17, 2007
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Sir
George Bush
President of the United States
The White House

Dear President Bush:

Please accept by fraternal greetings. I would like to
express our deepest sympathies for the tragedy that cost the
lives of 33 students at Virginia Tech University, a tragedy
that has disheartened the people of the United States and the
international community.

In moments such as this, it is important that the family
members of the victims and the community of the United States
feel the moral support and solidarity expressed by the
nations that appreciate the value of life and the respect of
human rights.

We hope that the families of the fallen students find
consolation to alleviate the negative effects of this
unfortunate event that has disheartened all of us.

Cordially,

Leonel Fernandez
President of the Dominican Republic

This report and extensive other material can be consulted on
our SIPRNET site,
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/wha/santodomingo/
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