For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 26, 2004
Statement on Train Accident in North Korea
Statement by the Press Secretary
This weekend we heard first-hand reports about the devastation and loss
of life caused by a train accident in North Korea on April 22, 2004.
We are saddened by these reports. Our thoughts and prayers are with
the victims of the incident and with the families that have suffered
terrible loss. We have received the findings of an international
assessment team, and will provide $100,000 through the Red Cross to
purchase supplies for those left homeless by the accident. We are also
prepared to provide medical supplies and equipment, as well as a team
of specialists in emergency medicine to work with the North Koreans, if
they are needed. We provide all humanitarian aid in disasters based on
need without regard to political issues. As one of the largest
providers of emergency food aid to North Korea, we have consistently
demonstrated our concern for the people of that country.
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