This tenfold increase is indicative of American generosity, but it also is indicative of the need, and the need is great. And not just for immediate relief, but for long term reconstruction, rehabilitation, family support, economic support that's going to be needed for these countries to get back up on their feet.
Colin Powell discusses the U.S. increase in aid for tsunami relief efforts.
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