Re: [MV] Tsunami, OT

From: kh6jjs@surfbest.net
Date: Fri Dec 31 2004 - 11:59:11 PST


>
>France still sucks...
>
>---- Original Message ----
>From: milveh@sbcglobal.net
>To: mil-veh@mil-veh.org
>Subject: Re: [MV] Tsunami, OT
>Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 21:20:45 -0800 (PST)
>
>>We all know this is about saving lives and rebuilding,
>>the "who gives what" part is just a minor footnote...
>>
>>Here are some updates...
>>
>>Source CNN 12/27/04.
>>
>>Kuwait has pledged over $2 million in aid.
>>Australia has pledged $7.8 million.
>>Spanish authorities said they would send an initial
>>$1.3 million.
>>
>>12/30/04 The Star News reported...
>>Dutch pledged $2.7 million.
>>Denmark pledged $15.5 million
>>
>>(WZZM13 News Coverage - 12/30/04) Latest update:
>>France' total contributions now rank 4th among
>>European nations. England has pledged $95 million,
>>topping European contributors.
>>
>>This is all pretty remarkable and even France has
>>finally ponied up big-time. So we can't even
>>criticize France now for being stingy.
>>
>>The generousity of these nations and many other
>>nations will make a big difference to a lot of people
>>who simply don't have the resources to survive without
>>it, let alone rebuild their lost economies. Thats
>>what its all about and as usual the USA is right there
>>with a helping hand...even if it gets bitten in the
>>process as it has so many times before.
>>
>>We wish em well and we'll do what we can...
>>
>>
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 3:56 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [MV] Tsunami, OT
>>>
>>>
>>> > Amounts may change quickly, but so far I found
>>> this...
>>> >
>>
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