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I hope President Bush goes over in the next couple of days, and offers our personal sympathy and support.

The Spanish have national elections in three days, and are trying to deal with this. The gesture might be appreciated, but now is not a good time.

Spanish elections are Sunday. He should go over on Monday or Tuesday. Spain is a major ally in the WOT and has supported the US. A visit would be very symbollic of our friendship.

President Bush Condemns Terrorist Bombings in Spain
Remarks by the President on the Terrorist Bombings in Spain
The South Lawn

11:51 A.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: Today I spoke to His Majesty the King of Spain -- Jose Maria Aznar, as well -- about our country's deepest sympathies toward those who lost their life as a result of terrorist bombings in Spain. I told him we weep with the families. We stand strongly with the people of Spain. I appreciate so very much the Spanish government's fight against terror, their resolute stand against terrorist organizations like the ETA. The United States stands with them. Today we ask God's blessings on those who suffer in the -- in the great country of Spain.

Thank you.

END 11:52 A.M. EST