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On the recordJuly 19, 2001
I would note that in our report in the account for the International Disaster Assistance, we do have a recommendation to USAID that they use at least $1 million each for India and El Salvador for disaster preparedness activities. So we have a focus on where we think we can be most useful in helping these countries prepare for disasters which might befall them in the future. I appreciate the gentlewoman's comments, and certainly we will continue to monitor the situation in India and want to make sure that all help is being given that can possibly be given.
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Jim Kolbe
Arizona
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Discussing disaster preparedness funding for India and El Salvador during a House floor debate.

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