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Born at the Crest of the Empire

Friday, September 02, 2005

No offer of help from the Saudis

Here's a list from yesterday afternoon of the countries that have offered assistance. No Saudi. No Kuwait. Excuse China as they have their own cat five typhoon coming at them.


WASHINGTON -- In a turnabout, the United States is now on the receiving end of help from around the world as some two dozen countries offer post-hurricane assistance.

Venezuela, a target of frequent criticism by the Bush administration, offered humanitarian aid and fuel. Venezuela's Citgo Petroleum Corp. pledged a $1 million donation for hurricane aid.

(they've also offered medical teams. - Mike) ......

Offers have been received from Russia, Japan, Canada, France, Honduras, Germany, Venezuela, Jamaica, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece, Hungary, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, China, South Korea, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, NATO and the Organization of American States, the spokesman said.

Also, the Singapore embassy said the Southeast Asian country was sending three Chinook helicopters with 38 air force personnel from military exercises in Texas, to Louisiana to support relief efforts by the Texas National Guard.


Freaking Singapore. And yet the Saudis and Kuwaitis haven't stepped up.

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