[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23486]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    KOREA'S MESSAGES OF SUPPORT TO 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

                        Friday, October 2, 2009

  Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I submit the following messages of 
support from Ambassador Han, Duk-soo of the Republic of Korea and 
President of the Democratic Party Chung Sye Kyun in response to the 
massive tsunami that struck American Samoa on Tuesday, September 29, 
2009.

                                                    Embassy of the


                                            Republic of Korea,

                               Washington, DC, September 30, 2009.
     Hon. Eni F.H. Faleomavaega,
     Chairman, Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global 
         Environment, House of Representatives, Rayburn House 
         Office Building, Washington, DC.
       Dear Chairman Faleomavaega: After seeing you under such 
     pleasant and enjoyable circumstances last Saturday, I hardly 
     expected to be writing to you today to offer my deep 
     condolences.
       When I heard of the tragic events in American Samoa and the 
     devastation wrought by the tsunami, I was deeply saddened and 
     my thoughts immediately turned to you and the safety of your 
     friends and family.
       In times such as these, it is important for friends to 
     stand together, and I want to let you know that the Korean 
     people stand with you in bereavement as we mourn together the 
     losses of the loved ones. We support you as you bring comfort 
     to the communities and families affected by this tragedy. 
     Though this is indeed a terrible tragedy, I am confident that 
     the people of American Samoa will always honor and cherish 
     the memories of those who passed away, keeping their presence 
     in their hearts.
       My dear friend, if there is anything I can do for you, 
     please let me know.
           Sincerely,
                                                     Han, Duk-soo,
                                                       Ambassador.
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                                               September 30, 2009.
     Hon. Eni F.H. Faleomavaega,
     Chairman of Asia and Pacific Subcommittee,
     House of Representatives.
       Dear Representative Faleomavaega: I am very shocked by the 
     recent news about the tsunami that hit the territory of 
     American Samoa.
       I would like to express my deepest concern for the 
     situation there and my most profound condolence to the people 
     who experienced tragedies. There were also Korean casualties, 
     Koreans that lived in the island.
       Your friendship to our late President Kim Dae-jung is our 
     friendship and our hearts are with you and your people in 
     this time of trouble.
       Please do not hesitate to contact me, if there is anything 
     we can do.
       Once again, my deepest regret and condolence to the 
     bereaved family.
           Sincerely yours,

                                               Chung Sye Kyun,

                                 President of the Democratic Party
     of the Republic of Korea.

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