Political Quotes

George W. Bush: “I hereby direct the Secretary of Defense to provide such disaster assistance to Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India…”

On the recordJanuary 3, 2005
I hereby direct the Secretary of Defense to provide such disaster assistance to Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, Malaysia, Burma, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Bangladesh, and the Seychelles as is necessary to prevent further loss of life.
Said by
George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Memorandum on Provision of Emergency Disaster Relief Assistance to Twelve Countries Affected by the Asian Tsunami, Including...

Share

More from George W. Bush

Nov 5, 2025

History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position.

cnn.com
Jul 7, 2025

We are grateful to the first responders and volunteers who are working to find the missing and comfort the grieving at Camp Mystic and along the Guadalupe.

huffpost.com
Jul 7, 2025

We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.

huffpost.com
Jun 30, 2025

You've showed the great strength of America through your work—and that is your good heart.

newsweek.com

Other voices in this conversation