Posted on 03/16/2011 9:37:53 PM PDT by kristinn
The Obama administration has authorized the first evacuations of Americans out of Japan, and said it will charter aircraft to help U.S. citizens wishing to escape elevated radiation levels in the country.
The State Department late Wednesday issued a warning to Americans to avoid travel to Japan and said U.S. citizens in the country should consider leaving.
(Excerpt) Read more at chron.com ...
Over reaction or writing on the wall?
Argh. Imagine a US citizen 50 years ago ever questioning the call made by our government? We really need to hit the reset button.
Maybe Obama can send the “used in Egypt” sail boat to Japan to help with the evacuation.
some? Americans
Over reacting by a long shot.
From The Washington Post:
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Late Wednesday, the State Department and Pentagon announced they would assist in evacuating family members of their officials who wish to leave Tokyo and northern Japan. The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo will remain open, Undersecretary Patrick Kennedy said.
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Has to be cause there’s no danger...
which? Americans?
The President spoke this evening by telephone with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan to discuss the status of ongoing relief efforts in Japan, including the emergency at the Fukushima nuclear plant. The President again conveyed his deep condolences at the tragic loss of life and the widespread suffering in Northeastern Japan. The President emphasized that the U.S. is determined to do everything possible to support Japan in overcoming the effects of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck on March 11. The President briefed Prime Minister Kan on the additional support being provided by the U.S., including specialized military assets with expertise in nuclear response and consequence management. The two leaders also discussed the welfare and safety of American citizens in Japan and the President described steps that the U.S. is taking in this regard.
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Over reacting by a long shot.
I think some bad people are “Not letting a crisis go to waste”.
Ya think?
too little, too late from the imbecile in chief..
“Over reacting by a long shot.”
No offense, but how do you know that this is an overreaction??
Obama spoke with Kan tonight:
The President spoke this evening by telephone with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan to discuss the status of ongoing relief efforts in Japan,.............
I’m sure the Prime Minister felt it was wasted time spent on the phone with the phony bastard.
For sure.
Probably just wanted to find out what Kan's NCAA tournament picks were.
How about Obama stays home and sends AF1 over to help?
Probably just wanted to find out what Kan’s NCAA tournament picks were.
Or he asked about how this is going to affect the price of that expensive beef he eats. What a sorry *#?&@^
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