US embassy cable - 05ROME2929

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Identifier:	05ROME2929
Wikileaks:	View 05ROME2929 at Wikileaks.org
Origin:	Embassy Rome
Created:	2005-09-02 14:22:00
Classification:	UNCLASSIFIED
Tags:	OPDC PREL ECON AEMR US IT
Redacted:	This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks.

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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	2005ROME02929 - Classification: UNCLASSIFIED