05/08/2003
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"I have been monitoring closely the developments and our recovery and relief effort underway."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this epic disaster."
"We are leading an international coalition to help with immediate humanitarian relief, rehabilitation, and long-term reconstruction efforts."
"I am today committing $350 million to fund the U.S. portion of the relief effort."