[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 42, Number 13 (Monday, April 3, 2006)]
[Page 624]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Earthquakes in Iran

March 31, 2006

    On behalf of the American people, Laura and I express our sincere 
condolences for the loss of life and suffering caused by the series of 
earthquakes in the Iranian province of Luristan. Our thoughts and 
prayers are with families and individuals who have lost loved ones. The 
United States stands ready to assist the people of Iran, and we hereby 
extend an offer of humanitarian assistance.