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“EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO PAKISTANI PEOPLE AFTER FLOODS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1692 on Sept. 22, 2010.
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EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO PAKISTANI PEOPLE AFTER FLOODS
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speech of
HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN
of massachusetts
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, Pakistan is suffering from the worst floods in 80 years. About 20 million people have been affected; 1.2 million homes damaged; infrastructure destroyed; and water-borne diseases, such as cholera, are spreading. Significant resources from abroad are needed to alleviate the suffering and long-term consequences.
The U.S. government has responded quickly and effectively. But we also need to address the long-term recovery. We need to help the Pakistani people get back on their feet, even as the waters subside.
I commend the thousands of American individuals, NGOs and private companies that have responded with contributions. I call on them to continue to make or expand their donations. Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Monsanto, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan, Western Union, Americares and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are just some of the large donors that have stepped up to the plate. Donations can be made via the State Department's secure web page at www.state.gov/pakistanrelief/
index.htm. Donation forms can be downloaded at http://www.state.gov/
documents/organization/146290.pdf. Americans can also donate $10 by texting ``FLOOD'' to 27722 (Standard text messaging and data usage rates apply).
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