On the recordNovember 30, 1980
I fully encourage congressional initiative to provide up to $50 million for Italian earthquake relief and to support reconstruction.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI fully encourage congressional initiative to provide up to $50 million for Italian earthquake relief and to support reconstruction.
Earthquake in Southern Italy Statement on United States Assistance
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