Dear Friend:
Thank you for writing. The reports and images
from Haiti of collapsed hospitals, crumbled homes, and
men and women carrying their injured neighbors through
the streets are truly heart-wrenching. As we learn more
about the extent of the devastation, our thoughts and
prayers are with the people of Haiti and Haitian Americans
who do not yet know the fate of their families and loved
ones.
I have directed my Administration to respond with a
swift, coordinated, and aggressive effort to save lives. The
people of Haiti will have the full support of the United
States Government in the urgent effort to rescue those
trapped beneath the rubble and to deliver the humanitarian
relief--the food, water, and medicine--that Haitians will
need in the coming days.
This is also a time when we are reminded of the
common humanity we all share, and Americans have
always responded to these situations with generosity of
spirit. If you would like to support the urgent humanitarian
effort in Haiti, I encourage you to visit our website where
you can learn more about how to contribute:
http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/HaitiEarthquake
Americans trying to locate family members in Haiti
are encouraged to contact the State Department at (888)
407-4747.
We will continue to stand with the people of Haiti
and keep them in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama
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