[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 106 (Thursday, July 17, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S9581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     ALGERIA EARTHQUAKE RESOLUTION

  Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, on May 21st of this year a devastating 
earthquake shook lives in Algeria and across the world. Two thousand 
two hundred people were killed, 10,000 were injured, and 200,000 more 
were left homeless. In response, support from the international 
community has been overwhelming. The United Nations Disaster Assessment 
and Coordination Team estimates that 85 international flights from 27 
different countries landed in Algiers to assist in the emergency relief 
effort. Officials in Algeria state that more than 30,000 government 
workers and 10,000 military personnel were involved in relief 
activities. The United States alone has given over $1.3 million in 
assistance, providing blankets, tents, and medical supplies.
  Furthermore I am pleased that many businesses from my home state of 
Oklahoma are now helping in the reconstruction. They will bring to 
Algeria the best resources and equipment available to help rebuild the 
fallen cities. LWPB Architects, Atkins-Benham Constructors and Terex 
Road Building Group are among the participating companies.
  I am pleased to cosponsor this resolution by my colleague from Kansas 
that expresses our deepest sympathies for the victims of this tragedy. 
It is our hope that through this international partnership, Algeria 
will arise a stronger nation.

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