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4/11/01 7:39 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Text of letter released by the White House from U.S.
Ambassador Joseph W. Prueher to Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Tang.
Dear Mr. Minister:
On behalf of the United States Government, I now outline steps to resolve
this issue.
Both President Bush and Secretary of State Powell have expressed their
sincere regret over your missing pilot and aircraft. Please convey to the
Chinese people and to the family of pilot Wang Wei that we are very sorry
for their loss. (ahora los chinos pueden decir que los gringos les dieron
una ''apology'' y los gringos pueden decir que no le dieron ninguna
''apology'' a los chinos. Tan bonitos que son los lenguajes diplomáticos
para expresar estas vainolas sin que nadie quede mal... --PANG)
Although the full picture of what transpired is still unclear, according to
our information, our severely crippled aircraft made an emergency landing
after following international emergency procedures. We are very sorry the
entering of China's airspace and the landing did not have verbal clearance,
but very pleased the crew landed safely. We appreciate China's efforts to
see to the well-being of our crew. (acuérdense que el otro piloto chino
pidió permiso para fetecuar al avión gringo tan pronto cruzó el espacio de
12 millas después de la estrellada, y los de CONTROL no le dieron permiso.
Los gringos saben que el CONTROL chino los salvó de un problema realmente
serio y comprometedor, de esos de salir brincando al centro del
ruedo --PANG).
In view of the tragic incident and based on my discussions with your
representative, we have agreed to the following actions:
Both sides agree to hold a meeting to discuss the incident. My government
understands and expects that our aircrew will be permitted to depart China
as soon as possible. (quieren decir, después de terminar las negociaciones
del 18 de abril. Y van a hablar más de submarinos que de aviones...PANG)
The meeting would start April 18, 2001.
The meeting agenda would include discussion of the causes of the incident,
possible recommendations whereby such collisions could be avoided in the
future, development of a plan for prompt return of the EP-3 aircraft, and
other related issues. We acknowledge your government's intention to raise
U.S. reconnaissance missions near China in the meeting.
Sincerely, Joseph W. Prueher
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