President George W. Bush announces a nationwide charitable fundraising effort to be led by former President George H.W. Bush, left, and former President Bill Clinton to aid victims of last week's earthquake and tsunamis in South Asia in the Roosevelt Room, Monday, January 3, 2005.
President George W. Bush signs a condolence book for the victims of the recent tsunami during a visit to the Embassy of Thailand in Washington, D.C., Monday, Jan. 3, 2005. Next to the book, stands a photograph of Khun Poom Jensen, 21. A grandson of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Mr. Jensen died in the tsunami. Also signing their condolences are Laura Bush and former Presidents Bush and Clinton.
Signed by former Presidents Bush and Clinton and Laura Bush, President Bush expressed their condolences during a visit to the embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., Monday, Jan. 3, 2005. The President wrote, "We pray for the victims and families of this epic disaster. And the American government and American people are dedicated to helping you recover."