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SENATOR INOUYE’S STATEMENT FOLLOWING SOUTH PACIFIC EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON --"My heart goes out to the people of Samoa as they struggle to cope with this terrible tragedy that has taken its toll in lives lost and property destroyed," said Senator Daniel K. Inouye. "We will do all we can to support federal assistance for those affected by the earthquake and tsunami as they look to recover and rebuild. Hawaii's thoughts and prayers are with Samoa this day."

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