US President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush visited the Chinese embassy in Washington D.C. on May 20th, 2008 to sign a condolence book, mourning the victims and expressing sympathy with the survivors and families.

We stand with you during this tragic moment

as you mourn the loss of so many of your loved ones

and search for those still missing.

在这悲痛的时刻，

我们和你们在一起，

缅怀那些逝去的宝贵生命，

为那些失踪的人祈祷！