Bush forms coalition to coordinate [earthquake] relief efforts; promises long-term help

San Francisco Chronicle ^ | Dec. 29, 2004 | AP

[FairOpinion]

President Bush assembled a four-nation coalition to organize humanitarian relief for Asia and made clear Wednesday the United States will help bankroll long-term rebuilding in the region leveled by a massive earthquake and tsunamis.

U.S. officials braced for the death toll to exceed 100,000.

From airlifts of rice and water purifiers to the deployment of an entire Marine expeditionary force, the United States marshaled resources across the globe to augment its initial $35 million aid package and make sure the hardest hit locations got the short-term help they requested.

[primeval patriot]

O.K., thanks.

I had looked around for information but didn't find anything.

[eureka!]

"O.K., thanks. I had looked around for information but didn't find anything. "

My pleasure. Many a Freeper has done the same for me. As to looking around, you'll find little from the lamestream presstitution racket. They're all "Bush refutes 'stingy' comment blah, blah, blah.." I loathe them (along with the UN) to no end. Have a happy New Year...

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You are right.

France's money is only a 'loan' it must be paid back.....that people is what is called rubbing salt in a wound.

[eureka!]

Karma for the Frogs. I wouldn't want it...

[the invisib1e hand]

Funny, they don't accuse "The Bush Administration" of "imperialism" for taking charge of relief efforts while they're criticising us for being "stingy." Yet, at least.

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France...as usless as the UN. They deserve each other.