President's
Radio Address In his
weekly radio address, President Bush said,
"Americans are a compassionate people and we are
already hard at work helping those nations meet
these challenges. The United States has pledged
$350 million in relief assistance, with $15
million already in the hands of relief
organizations in the affected countries." Audio
President
Commits $350 Million for Tsunami Relief
Efforts President Bush on Friday said, "Initial
findings of American assessment teams on the
ground indicate that the need for financial and
other assistance will steadily increase in the
days and weeks ahead. Because of this information
and based on the recommendation of Secretary
Powell and Administrator Natsios, I am today
committing $350 million to fund the U.S. portion
of the relief effort. Our contributions will
continue to be revised as the full effects of this
terrible tragedy become clearer."
President
to Send Delegation to Assess Tsunami Relief
Aid President Bush on Thursday said, "On
Sunday, January 2, I will send a delegation of
experts to the affected areas to meet with
regional leaders and international organizations
to assess what additional aid can be provided by
the United States."
Tsunami
Relief Efforts Discussed Andrew Natsios,
USAID Administrator, answered your questions on
the ongoing relief efforts for tsunami victims
Thursday.
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