[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1692]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO PAKISTANI PEOPLE AFTER FLOODS

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                               speech of

                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 15, 2010

  Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, Pakistan is suffering from the worst 
floods in 80 years. About 20 million people have been affected; 1.2 
million homes damaged; infrastructure destroyed; and water-borne 
diseases, such as cholera, are spreading. Significant resources from 
abroad are needed to alleviate the suffering and long-term 
consequences.
  The U.S. government has responded quickly and effectively. But we 
also need to address the long-term recovery. We need to help the 
Pakistani people get back on their feet, even as the waters subside.
  I commend the thousands of American individuals, NGOs and private 
companies that have responded with contributions. I call on them to 
continue to make or expand their donations. Coca-Cola, Procter & 
Gamble, Monsanto, GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan, Western Union, Americares 
and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are just some of the large 
donors that have stepped up to the plate. Donations can be made via the 
State Department's secure web page at www.state.gov/pakistanrelief/
index.htm. Donation forms can be downloaded at http://www.state.gov/
documents/organization/146290.pdf. Americans can also donate $10 by 
texting ``FLOOD'' to 27722 (Standard text messaging and data usage 
rates apply).

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