To the people of Sichuan and their families:
We wish to express our heartfelt condolences to the victims of the devastating Sichuan earthquake, and their families, and our sincere hope that recovery occur as quickly as possible. Our thoughts are with you in this tragic time.
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By Hong Mei/The Epoch Times
May 05, 2008
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