The message of condolences runs: "It was with deep sorrow and grief that I learned of the death of the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Dr. Thomas Klestil. Please convey my personal and all Estonians' sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Dr. Thomas Klestil. Our thoughts are with you in your mourning. We will always remember Federal President Dr. Klestil as a highly recognized statesman and an active and brilliant politician."
Public Relations Unit of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, July 8, 2004
