    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [October 13, 1999]
    [Page 1766]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Floods and Mudslides in Mexico
    October 13, 1999

        On behalf of the American people, I want to express our deepest
    condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives and homes
    in the devastating floods and mudslides in Mexico, which have taken
    hundreds of lives and left tens of thousands of people homeless. It was
    less than a month ago that Hurricane Floyd brought flooding to the
    States along our own east coast, reminding us of the pain such tragedies
    can bring and of the importance of neighbor helping neighbor in times of
    crisis. In the days ahead, our thoughts and prayers will be with our
    good friends, the people of Mexico, as they work to rebuild from these
    terrible tragedies. As a people and a Government, we stand ready to help
    in any way we can.