He told Fukuda that he was `` fully aware of the sensitivity of the issue in your country '' and that `` the United States will not abandon you on this issue . '' Bush defends decision to attend three-day Olympics opening ceremony . Bush spoke as G-8 leaders arrived in Zimbabwe ahead of summit starting Monday . Climate change expected to be focus of next month 's summit . G-8 leaders also expected to discuss global economy , Japan .
Bush defends decision to attend three-day Olympics opening ceremony . Bush spoke as G-8 leaders arrived in Zimbabwe ahead of summit starting Monday . Climate change expected to be focus of next month 's summit . G-8 leaders also expected to discuss global economy , Japan .