[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 35, Number 49 (Monday, December 13, 1999)]
[Pages 2556-2557]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on Renewed Flooding in Vietnam

December 9, 1999

    I was saddened to learn of renewed flooding in the central provinces 
of Vietnam, which were already inundated by heavy rains last month. On 
behalf of the American people, I extend my deepest sympathies to all 
those who have suffered losses and are struggling to rebuild, including 
the families of many Americans of Vietnamese descent.
    The United States is providing emergency assistance to support flood 
relief efforts, just

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as we provided almost $600,000 in November to deliver supplies and build 
flood-resistant homes. We stand ready to provide further help to meet 
the urgent needs of those affected by the flooding and to help the 
Vietnamese people better withstand future flooding.