Despite calls from a host of human rights activists, including the Save Darfur Coalition, President Bush today decided to ignore China's relationship with Sudan's genocidal government and attend the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Jerry Fowler, president of the Save Darfur Coalition, expressed his deep disappointment with the decision, adding, "We suspect he’s disappointed too because he carefully timed the announcement for late in the day before a holiday weekend."

Fowler's complete statement is available here.