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Posted on 02/27/2010 2:11:39 PM PST by troy McClure
1:48 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Earlier today, a devastating earthquake struck the nation of Chile, affecting millions of people. This catastrophic event was followed by multiple aftershocks, and has prompted tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean. Earlier today, I was briefed by my national security team on the steps that we're taking to protect our own people, and to stand with our Chilean friends.
Early indications are that hundreds of lives have been lost in Chile, and the damage is severe. On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the Chilean people. The United States stands ready to assist in the rescue and recovery efforts, and we have resources that are positioned to deploy should the Chilean government ask for our help. Chile is a close friend and partner of the United States, and I've reached out to President Bachelet to let her know that we will be there for her should the Chilean people need assistance, and our hearts go out to the families who may have lost loved ones.
We're also preparing for a tsunami that could reach American shores later today, particularly in Hawaii, American Samoa, and Guam. A tsunami warning is in place, and people have been alerted to evacuate coastal areas. I urge citizens to listen closely to the instructions of local officials, who will have the full support of the federal government as they prepare for a potential tsunami, and recover from any damage that may be caused.
I also urge our citizens along the West Coast to be prepared as well, as there may be dangerous waves and currents throughout the day. Again, the most important thing that you can do is to carefully heed the instructions of your state and local officials.
Once again, we've been reminded of the awful devastation that can come at a moment’s notice.
We can't control nature,<<<
but we can and must be prepared for disaster when it strikes. In the hours ahead, we'll continue to take every step possible to prepare our shores and protect our citizens. And we will stand with the people of Chile as they recovery from this terrible tragedy.
Thank you very much, everybody.
“Climate change” is a natural phenomenon. It’s been occurring for millions of years. Anyone who thinks they can control it really needs to go see a shrink.
*GASP!*
This is the 2nd best address he’s done ever since the “evil exists/war is sometimes necessary” Nobel Prize speech he gave.
But I thought he said he was going to lower the oceans?
Why does America have an insane megalomaniacal retard for president? It doesn’t make any sense.
I thought he was the Messiah. What does he mean we can’t control nature? He’s holding back on us.
That quote must be preserved!!
Sadly the headline you posted doesn’t match the linked headline.
Just like Bush couldn’t control Katrina. Difference here is in Hawaii the Republican Governor and the mayors had only a few hours to evacuate the natives and the tourists to higher ground and did it in an orderly way without any help. New Orleans had over a week’s notice on Katrina and still didn’t evacuate everyone. That was a FAILURE of the state and city officials.
the messiah has just stated that he is nit the messiah. gee what a major letdown. I thought seas where going to give their dead, the Red Sea would part and moses (Opps) Obama was going to walk across and declare peace in Israel. Gee I believe that was done in the Old Testament ( I know it for sure0 but I am being sarcastic What an absolute despot!
Wait...we can’t control nature? Really? Does AlGore know about this??
obamas pick of the day
Next think you know that idiot Algore will be out blabbing about “anthropogenic plate tectonics” - he just likes to make people think he’s smart.
I give it no more than 24 hours before some jackass says the Chilean earthquake was caused by global warming.
Let’s let the mod decide.
bfl
After mac daddies breif show and tell he went back to more pressing problems, planning his next party and vacation at the tax payers expense.
I couldn’t believe he said that since it will make marvelous anti cap and trade commercials!
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