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Posted: 9/1/2005 11:08:54 PM EDT

Here ya go…

……"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."……

Rice: All Foreign Aid Offers Will Be Accepted
Thursday, September 01, 2005

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. (search) pledged a $1 million donation for hurricane aid.

The United Nations informed U.S. Ambassador John R. Bolton (search) it was prepared to support the relief effort "in any way possible." Under Secretary-General Jan Egeland (search) said his office had offered the services of the U.N.'s disaster assistance and coordination teams to the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon (search) sent a letter to President Bush offering hundreds of doctors, nurses, technicians and other experts in trauma, natural disasters and public health.

"We also offer field hospitals, medical kits and equipment for temporary housing, reinforcement for hospitals, or any assistance that you may require," Sharon wrote.

He said the teams and equipment could be ready in 24 hours.

With offers from the four corners of the globe pouring in, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (search) has decided "no offer that can help alleviate the suffering of the people in the afflicted area will be refused," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said Thursday.

However, in Moscow, a Russian official said the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency had rejected a Russian offer to dispatch rescue teams and other aid.

On Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to Bush and said Russia was prepared to help if asked.

Boats, aircraft, tents, blankets, generators, cash assistance and medical teams have been offered to the U.S. government in Washington or in embassies overseas.

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.

President Chandrika Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka, in China on a state visit, sent messages of sympathy to Washington while her government contributed $25,000 through the American Red Cross.

Still, Bush told ABC-TV: "I'm not expecting much from foreign nations because we hadn't asked for it. I do expect a lot of sympathy and perhaps some will send cash dollars. But this country's going to rise up and take care of it."

"You know," he said, "we would love help, but we're going to take care of our own business as well, and there's no doubt in my mind we'll succeed. And there's no doubt in my mind, as I sit here talking to you, that New Orleans is going to rise up again as a great city."

Historically, the United States provides assistance to other countries experiencing earthquakes, floods and other disasters.

Germany, which was rebuilt after World War II largely by the U.S. Marshall Plan, offered its help in a telephone call to Rice.

"The German Government is prepared to do all that is humanly possible," the German embassy said. In his call, German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer assured Rice of Germany's solidarity with its American friends in a difficult time, the embassy said.

Israeli Ambassador Daniel Ayalon called Wednesday at the State Department to offer condolences and assistance. Israel is the largest recipient of U.S. aid, about $2.2 billion a year.

"The hearts and prayers of Israel's people are with the people of the United States and the many millions who are suffering in the regional devastation resulting from hurricane Katrina," the Israeli embassy said in a statement.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,168203,00.html

Posted: 9/1/2005 11:11:51 PM EDT

[#1]

1 million dollars? Texans fan donated 1.5 during the game tonight. And the owner donated 1 million before the game. Where is the EU? China?

Posted: 9/1/2005 11:16:28 PM EDT

[#2]

EU nations are listed.

NATO is listed.

China is listed.

Posted: 9/1/2005 11:19:04 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
EU nations are listed.

NATO is listed.

China is listed.

Don;t see them mentioned in the main body.. The largest contribution was shown to be 1 million. The white house said they have mostly recived condolence calls.

Posted: 9/1/2005 11:26:32 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
1 million dollars? Texans fan donated 1.5 during the game tonight. And the owner donated 1 million before the game. Where is the EU? China?

1 million dollars coming from a poor country that has been often criticised by your country is more than expected. Compare that to 1million dollars from a rich guy who owns a fucking sports team.

It wasnt mentioned how much others donated, because unlike the others, Venezuela has been repeatedly criticised by the US govt and is a poor (to my knowledge) country

Posted: 9/1/2005 11:27:16 PM EDT

[#5]

some members here think accepting the money and help is like welfare. We are too proud to accept the handout so fuck you Europe. Not my words but the feelings I have seen here.
ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=385302

Posted: 9/1/2005 11:32:15 PM EDT

[#6]

I, for one, appreciate the thought.

Posted: 9/1/2005 11:37:41 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Quoted:
EU nations are listed.

NATO is listed.

China is listed.

Don;t see them mentioned in the main body.. The largest contribution was shown to be 1 million. The white house said they have mostly recived condolence calls.

Boats, aircraft, tents, blankets, generators, cash assistance and medical teams have been offered to the U.S. government in Washington or in embassies overseas.

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.

Posted: 9/1/2005 11:40:06 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Here ya go…

……"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."……

Can't be true.

Arfcom wouldn't lie.

GERMAN CALLOUSNESS

Posted: 9/2/2005 12:39:11 AM EDT

[#9]

I don't see listed Italy, but WE OFFERED and WE ARE DELIVERING... Too bad...

Posted: 9/2/2005 12:51:23 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
I don't see listed Italy, but WE OFFERED and WE ARE DELIVERING... Too bad...

Well I'll say thanks to you PaoloAR15 and Vito and other international ARFCOM members even though the FoxNews article might have missed some in their list.

(but I won't say thanks to the UN - I've got personal issues with them)

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