President George W. Bush is welcomed to the podium after an introduction by former President George H.W. Bush Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the dedication for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President GHWB: But as special as any visit to China is for us, as historic as it is to be here for the start of 2008 Summer Olympics and this new embassy opening, it means the most to us to be here with our family. That includes our daughter Doro, who was baptized here; and that includes certainly our President and First Lady; includes our son, Marvin, who is here with us today, and his wife Margaret; and everyone here.The President and the First Lady have served with such honor, served with courage and class during a historically challenging time for our nation and the world. And I am so very proud of him. (Applause.)
And so, with no further ado, the President of the United States. (Applause.)