President Bush Attends Dedication of United States Embassy Beijing

(사진) 북경주재 미국 연락소장 출신 허버드 부시 전대통령과 그의 아들 조오지 부시 대통령(중국 주재 미국대사관 신축개관식 자료)

북경주재 미국정부 연락소장 출신 조지w 부시대통령 아버지 조지 허버트 워커 부시(1924년--)
조지 허버트 워커 부시(George Herbert Walker Bush,1924-) 전대통령은 매사추세츠주 밀턴 출생, 증권 인수업이자 코네티컷 출신 상원의원이 프레스코트 쉘던 부시의 아들로 태어났다
매사추세추주 앤도버의 필립스 아카데미를 졸업한 후 해군예비역에 편입되었으며 제2차대전이 발발한 후 1942년부터 1944년까지 태평양에서 항공모함 탑재 뇌격기의 조종사로 활약하여 공군무공십자훈장을 받았다
전쟁이 끝난 뒤 예일대학교에 입학하여 1948년에 졸업했다
텍사스로 이사한 그는 유전공급품의 세일즈맨이 되었다
1953년에는 자파타석유회사와 자파타연안회사를 공동 설립했다
1959년 휴스턴에서 공화당에 입당했고 1964년 상원의원 선거에 출마했다가 낙선한 후 1966년 공화당 하원으로 당선되었다
1970년 상원의원 선거에 재출마했으나 다시 고배를 마셨다
1971년 공화당 출신 R.닉슨전대통령이 그를 미국의 유엔주재대사로 임명했다 워터게이터 스캔들이 터진 1973년 그는 공화당 전국위원회 위원장이 되었다
1974년 8월까지 닉슨전대통령을 두둔하다가 나중에는 대통령에게 사임을 촉구했다
1974년부터 1975년까지 국무성 베이징(북경)연락사무소 소장으로서 대(對)중국과 국교정상화에 힘썼으며 1976년부터 1977년까지 중앙정보국(CIA)국장을 지냈다
1980년.1984년도 대통령 선거에서 R.W.레이건의 러닝메이트로 출마하여 두 차례 부통령을 지냈다
1988년 대통령 선거에 출마하여 일반투표의 54%를 획득하여 46%를 얻는데 그친 민주당의 M. 듀카키스 후보를 물리치고 대통령에 당선되었다 1992년 대통령 선거에 재출마했으나 소련군부쿠데타와 모스크바 민주화시위로 소련연방공화국해체와 러시아국가연합 옐친정부등장으로 국제적 신사고 미숙, 경제등 내정문제의 실정으로 민주당의 B.클린턴 후보에게 패배했다 1982년과 1989년 그리고 1992년도 한국을 방문했다
조지 허버트 워커 부시와 바버라 부시 사이에 조지 W 부시.제브부시. 닐 부시.마빈.도로시등 5명의 자녀를 두고 있다

 

대(對)중국 실용주의 등소평정부 등장에 공헌했으며 제2차대전 유물 공산주의와 자본주의 대결구도를 자본주의민주주의 혁명 후 자유주의와 사회주의 공존 열린사회 자유민주정부 수립에 공헌한 분으로 평가되고 있습니다 소련 공산정부 붕괴 이후 중국 주변국이나 러시아 주변국 내전과 소련 공산당 출신들의 극렬 민족주의 운동,  테러등으로 미국정부 내부 분열을 좌초하여 지역분쟁에 적극 개입을 하지 않았다는 비판을 받고 러시아, 중국정부와 잘 협력하여 공산주의 세력 내전을 종결하는데도 공헌했습니다  러시아는 자유민주정부이고 중국도 사회정부입니다 두 나라는 모두 미국처럼 자본주의와 민주주의를 인정하면서 선진국 자유민주정부로 나아가고 있습니다    

 

*President George W. Bush and former President George H.W. Bush sit on stage at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during dedication ceremonies. Both are scheduled to attend opening ceremonies scheduled for later in the evening. White House photo by Eric Draper

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*Former President George H.W. Bush embraces President George W. Bush after introducing his son during dedication ceremonies Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

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*.S. Ambassador to China Sandy Randt gives a thumbs-up to President George W. Bush and former President George H.W. Bush after they cut the ceremonial ribbon during a dedication Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. At right is Dai Bingguo, State Councilor, People’s Republic of China. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

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*Former President George H.W. Bush leads the applause for his son, President George W. Bush after introducing him during dedication ceremonies Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

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*President George W. Bush smiles during an introduction by his father, former President George H.W. Bush Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during the dedication of the United States Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper

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*President George W. Bush and former President George H.W. Bush join U.S. Ambassador to China Sandy Randt and Dai Bingguo, People’s Republic of China State Councilor, as they participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper

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*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

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*President George W. Bush is hugged by a young boy Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during a greeting at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President Bush Attends Dedication of United States Embassy Beijing
United States Embassy Beijing
Beijing, People's Republic of China

PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Ambassador. Mr. President, all you distinguished guests, including the man that was responsible for my coming out here in 1974 -- Henry Kissinger, here. Delighted to see him. (Applause.) And of course, many friends -- lao peng you -- from China, so pleased to see you all here. Thank you for coming.

 Let me start by noting that this week has a homecoming feel to it. Barbara and I always welcome the chance we have to come back to China. In fact, I think this is my 19th or 20th visit since I left the presidency, since leaving the White House. But to be here at this special time, special time in China's history, to be back in the embassy where I was proud to have served, and to be here with the members of Bush family who share our love for China and its people, is particularly gratifying, particularly moving for me.

In the 34 years since I first came to China, change has been one of the constants. Peking is now Beijing. The bicycles that used to dominate the roads have given way to more cars. And then when you come to this magnificent "Bird's Nest," the National Stadium, and the other architectural features that now dominate the landscape here, there can be no question that China has achieved something truly special in readying itself to host these Games. It is just simply remarkable.

Of course, I feel the same sense of awe standing here to behold the transformation that our beloved embassy complex has undergone here. I was feeling sentimental when I told Barbara, my wife, that my old office would be occupied by the talented translators who work in the Public Affairs Office. (Laughter.) But as usual, she snapped out -- "You mean they got someone in your office who can speak the language?" (Laughter.)

Barbara and I studied an hour a day, five days a week, but to be honest, one of the great challenges were these Chinese lessons that she and I took together. She simply refused to follow the very sacred "no laughing rule" as I spoke. (Laughter.) I was soon hoping that she would transfer out of my class. (Laughter.)

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.)

PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: Thank you, sir. Thank you, Mr. President. (Laughter.) It is quite an honor to be introduced by your dad. This has got to be a historic moment: father and son, two Presidents, opening up an embassy. (Applause.) I suspect it's the first, although I must confess I haven't done a lot of research into the itinerary of the Adams boys. (Laughter.)

 My dad was a fabulous President. (Applause.) And I tell people one reason why was not only did he know what he was doing, he was a fabulous father. (Applause.)

Mr. Ambassador, honored guests, Laura and I, and my brother and my sister, are proud to be here with our dad as we open and dedicate this new embassy.

No doubt this is an impressive complex. To me it speaks of the importance of our relations with China. It reflects the solid foundation underpinning our relations. It is a commitment to strengthen that foundation for years to come.

I thank all those who designed and built the embassy, and all those who work here to advance the interests and values of our great nation. Dad and I are honored that Counselor Dai has joined us; and Minister Xie; Ambassador Zhou -- who, by the way, opened a new Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C., designed by I.M. Pei a couple weeks ago.

We appreciate our friend Anne Johnson being here, Director of the Art in Embassies Program. Dr. Kissinger, thanks for coming. (Applause.)

It takes a special band to open the embassy -- out of West Texas -- Odessa, Texas, for that matter, the Gatlin boys are with us today. (Applause.) I thank the Red Poppies -- (applause) -- thank you for your talent. (Applause.) And finally, I want to pay tribute to Sandy Randt, who has done a fabulous job as our Ambassador to China. Sandy, thank you and

-- (applause.)

We're proud to be here with those citizens of ours who work at the embassy, and we say thanks to the Chinese nationals who make our embassy go, as well.

I'm honored to represent the United States at the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games here in Beijing. And I'm looking forward to cheering our athletes on. (Applause.) Mr. Ambassador, I'm not making any predictions about medal counts -- (laughter) -- but I can tell you the U.S. athletes are ready to come and compete, in the spirit of friendship.

You know, during my last visit here I had the opportunity to break in the mountain biking course. I was so proud of my efforts, I told Laura I was thinking about entering the competition myself. (Laughter.) She reminded me they don't give any medals for last place. (Laughter.)

Tonight the Olympic torch will light the home of an ancient civilization with a grand history. Thousands of years ago, the Chinese people developed a common language and unified a great nation. China became the center for art and literature, commerce and philosophy. China advanced the frontiers of knowledge in medicine, astronomy, navigation, engineering, and many other fields. And the Chinese are even said to have invented the parachute -- something for which the 41st President is very grateful. (Laughter and applause.)

 We share a long history. The first American ship arrived in China just after the year we won our independence. World War II, Americans and Chinese fought side by side to liberate this land from Imperial Japan. We all remember very clearly, Dr. K, when President Nixon came to Beijing to begin a new era of dialogue between our nations. You might remember that yourself. (Laughter.)

Today the United States and China have built a strong relationship, rooted in common interests. China has opened its economy and begun to unleash the entrepreneurial spirit of its people. America will continue to support China on the path toward a free economy.

We're also cooperating to fight pandemic diseases and respond to natural disasters. And through the six-party talks, we're working together to ensure that the Korean Peninsula is free of nuclear weapons.

The relationship between our nations is constructive and cooperative and candid. We'll continue to be candid about our mutual global responsibilities. We must work together to protect the environment and help people in the developing world; continue to be candid about our belief that all people should have the freedom to say what they think and worship as they choose. We strongly believe societies which allow the free ｅxpression of ideas tend to be the most prosperous and the most peaceful.

Candor is the most effective -- is most effective where nations have built a relationship of respect and trust. I've worked hard to build that respect and trust. I appreciate the Chinese leadership that have worked hard to build that respect and trust. And I thank all those here at the embassy who are doing the same thing. The people here who work made sacrifices to serve our country. Serving America is noble. And I hope you found it to be rewarding.

 I'm honored to be with you. I appreciate the honor of dedicating this new embassy. And I'm looking forward to going to the Games. (Laughter.) God bless. (Applause.)

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