[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 13, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2510]
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JAPAN'S MESSAGE OF SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE OF AMERICAN SAMOA IN AFTERMATH 
                         OF DEVASTATING TSUNAMI

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                       HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA

                           of american samoa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 13, 2009

  Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I submit the following message of 
support from Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki of Japan in response to the 
massive tsunami that struck American Samoa on Tuesday, September 29, 
2009.

                                             Embassy of Japan,

                               Washington, DC, September 30, 2009.
     Hon. Eni F.H. Faleomavaega,
     House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Representative Faleomavaega: It is with great sadness 
     that I learned of the tragic loss of life in American Samoa 
     due to yesterday's earthquake and tsunami. My condolences go 
     out to the families and friends who have lost loved ones, and 
     I pray for the speedy recovery of those who were injured as 
     well as the communities that have suffered much damage.
       The people of American Samoa have our heartfelt sympathies 
     as they rebuild their homes and communities.
           Sincerely,
                                                  Ichiro Fujisaki,
     Ambassador of Japan.

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