Aug 09 2010
Statement by the National Security Advisor General James Jones on the U.S. Response to Flooding in Pakistan
President Obama has directed his Administration to stand with the Pakistani people and to assist them as they confront the worst flooding in Pakistan’s history. Knowing that continuing heavy monsoon rains over the next few days will only add to the challenges of this humanitarian crisis, the United States Government has been rushing a wide range of assistance to the Pakistani people in close coordination with the Government of Pakistan. The United States Government has provided an additional $35 million in financial aid to the $7.5 million that was already designated to assist people in the affected area, as well as food, shelter, medical supplies and other life sustaining items. This funding is being provided by the U.S
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Statement by the National Security Advisor General James Jones on the U.S. Response to Flooding in Pakistan