09/29/1998
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"Today I authorized a $20 million drawdown of emergency disaster assistance to support relief operations in Venezuela."
"Providing this assistance is not only the right thing to do; it also promotes our interest in ensuring stability in a nation that is a key partner in the hemisphere."
"At this holiday season, the people of Venezuela are in our thoughts and prayers."
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation that has taken place in Venezuela."