An American had never had such access to the deepest thoughts of the Chinese peasantry.

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"At the moment, our thoughts are with those who have been involved in the accident and we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to them and their relatives and friends, " a Skibound spokeswoman said.

BBC: Alps coach crash: Three Britons remain in hospital

Before I begin, I want to send my deepest condolences, our thoughts and prayers to the families and the friends of the workers who lost their lives after an explosion took place in a West Virginia mine yesterday.

WHITEHOUSE: White House Easter Prayer Breakfast