For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 26, 2001
Statement by the President
I am saddened by the news of the tragic earthquake centered in India's
Gujarat state this morning. I extend my condolences and those of
the
American people to the families of the many victims in the cities and
villages of Gujarat and elsewhere. Earthquakes know no political
boundaries: I send condolences to the people affected in
neighboring
Pakistan as well. We stand ready to assist as needed and as
desired by the
governments.
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