Press Statement Adam Ereli, Deputy Spokesman Washington, DC December 26, 2005 Anniversary of the Indian Ocean TsunamiFact Sheet | Photo Gallery | Success Stories | Statement by President Bush | more... The responses to natural disasters around the world this past year, including here in the United States, demonstrated that the international community can join together and respond generously during times of distress. The United States Government provided $841 million for tsunami relief and reconstruction, and the American people have contributed more than $1.8 billion in private funds. We will continue to help with reconstruction and we join with the people in all the affected countries in observing and remembering the tragic events of December 26, 2004. 2005/1213 |