02/25/2007
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Laura and I send our condolences to all whose hearts are filled with grief this New Year's Day."
"I have been monitoring closely the developments and our recovery and relief effort underway."
"We are leading an international coalition to help with immediate humanitarian relief, rehabilitation, and long-term reconstruction efforts."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this epic disaster."