[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E611]
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        THE EARTHQUAKE OF APRIL 25, 2015, THAT DEVASTATED NEPAL

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                            HON. RICK LARSEN

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2015

  Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my 
heartfelt condolences and full support for assistance to the people of 
Nepal and all of those affected by the devastating earthquake of April 
25, 2015, and its aftermath. The massive magnitude-7.8 earthquake, 
which struck about 77 kilometers northwest of Nepal's capital city, 
Kathmandu, was the most powerful to hit Nepal in more than 80 years. 
Almost 5,000 deaths have been accounted for and, as I read this line, 
it is possible that this number has gone up.
   The United Nations estimates that the tragedy has affected more than 
8 million people and left more than 1.4 million people in need of food 
assistance. This earthquake has also destroyed many historical and 
architectural structures important to the culture of Nepal.
   So I ask my fellow members to join me in mourning with the people of 
Nepal and all communities in other countries affected by the tragic 
loss of life. I also want to commend the efforts of first responders, 
relief agencies, private citizens, Nepal's neighboring countries, and 
the international community.
   I want to thank our administration for its quick response to help 
our friends in Nepal. I urge Congress and our administration to 
continue our efforts in helping Nepal during this tragic time.

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