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Home Front: Economy
Qatar offers $100,000,000 in aid
2005-09-04
Long list of countries contributing and/or grandstanding deleted.
Qatar pledged $100 million in humanitarian assistance Saturday to help Americans recover from Hurricane Katrina, heading a list of more than a dozen countries joining an outpouring of support.
I'd say that one goes beyond grandstanding...
“In these difficult circumstances, the people and the government of the state of Qatar would like to assure the people of the United States of its support and desire to assist the people in the affected area along the United States Gulf Coast,” said a statement from the oil-rich Persian Gulf state’s embassy.
And no statement about how the money must only be used to help moslems? The surprise meter moved! I saw it!
“Please accept our solidarity as well as our heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of so many precious lives,” the statement said.

The State Department is maintaining a list of countries that have offered assistance, but does not discuss the amount of whether they officers have been formally accepted. The $100 million pledge from Qatar is the largest disclosed so far. Earlier offers have covered a range from Saudi Arabia to tiny Dominica.
A sincere thank-you to the people of Qatar, and to each country that has offered to help.
Posted by:Jackal

#2  If the $ are transfered...agree w/ ed and Jackal.

Food, meds and shelter for survivors..thank you Qatar.
Posted by: Red Dog   2005-09-04 11:10  

#1  A pegged Surprise Meter graphic is really appropriate here, especially after that allah's retribution screed from a Kuwaiti minister.
Posted by: ed   2005-09-04 00:12  

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