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Due to the difficulty in individually thanking all those who sent condolences over the passing away of his Father, the President of the Republic and his Family expressed their gratitude for the very touching words addressed to them.

Global warming is a central issue to our time and our decisions will have unequivocal repercussions over the following generations. I am thus extremely pleased with the award of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize to the Intergovernmental Panel for Climatic Change (IPCC) and to Al Gore.

It is with great sadness for the sudden decease of the Member of the European Parliament Fausto Correia that I offer his family my deepest condolences.

I was extremely distressed with the news of the passing away of Dr. Joaquim Magalhães Mota.

The 22nd Iberian-American Olympics which are taking place in Portugal is an outstanding initiative due to the impulse it may provide for the young in the disclosure and promotion of the study of Mathematics.

It is with great pleasure that I congratulate you for conquering the world title in the 2007 Hamburg BG Triathlon World Championships which were held today.

Highness

I was deeply moved by the news of the passing away of the ex-President of the European Commission, Gaston Thorn.

Mister President

It was with great regret that I received the news of the passing away of Gaston Thorn.

Upon receiving the news of the victory obtained in the triple jump in the Athletics World Championship which is being held in Osaka, I hasten to congratulate you for the extraordinary result you achieved. This Gold Medal is, undoubtedly, the outcome of assiduous training and perseverance, essential factors for success in sports events.

Deeply distressed with the passing away of Eduardo Prado Coelho, I address my deepest condolences to his family and render tribute to the notable work he carried out on behalf of our culture and civic life.