[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 37, Number 4 (Monday, January 29, 2001)]
[Page 228]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Earthquake in India

January 26, 2001

    I am saddened by the news of the tragic earthquake centered in 
India's Gujarat state this morning. I extend my condolences and those of 
the American people to the families of the many victims in the cities 
and villages of Gujarat and elsewhere. Earthquakes know no political 
boundaries: I send condolences to the people affected in neighboring 
Pakistan as well. We stand ready to assist as needed and as desired by 
the Governments.