We're here to ask our fellow citizens to join in a broad humanitarian relief effort.
We're also committed to helping the Indonesian Government and the people of Indonesia.
Our Nation has committed military assets and made an initial commitment of $350 million for disaster relief.
The American people are generous and compassionate people.
We're showing the compassion of our Nation in the swift response.
I'm proud Laura is here too as we sign the condolence book.
It's our honor to come today to pay our respects for those in Indonesia who suffered under this tremendous disaster.
But the greatest source of America's generosity is not our Government; it's the good heart of the American people.
The devastation in the region defies comprehension.
After all, we ran together.
I look forward to working with the Indonesian Government to help those who need food and medicine and water and shelter ...
I think it's important, as we head into a new session, to confront problems.
May God bless the people of Indonesia.
Laura and I are saddened by the passing of Bob Matsui.
Bob Matsui was a dedicated public servant and a good and decent man who served with distinction and integrity in the U.S...
A third-generation Japanese American, Bob was interned along with his family during World War II.
Americans are a compassionate people, and we are already hard at work helping those nations meet these challenges.
We hold the victims of this terrible tragedy in our hearts and prayers.
