His Excellency
George W. Bush
President of the United States of America
The White House
Washington DC
Lisbon, September the 11th, 2001
Profoundly shocked by the despicable and criminal terrorist attacks that have taken place this morning in Washington and New York , I whish to assure you Mr. President of my total solidarity in these most tragic moments and ask you to convey to the American people, on behalf of the Portuguese people and in my own name, our most sincere condolences and grief.
Jorge Sampaio
President of the Portuguese Republic
Lisbon