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Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that Ambassador Erlan Idrissov of the Republic of Kazakhstan sent a message of support to the people of American Samoa in the aftermath of the devastating tsunami that struck the U.S. Territory on Tuesday, September 29, 2009.
“I want to personally thank Ambassador Idrissov for his thoughtful consideration of our people during this tragic time,” Faleomavaega said. “Ambassador Idrissov and the Republic of Kazakhstan are our friends and, on behalf of the people of American Samoa, I express my appreciation to him for his expression of kindness as we mourn together.”
The full text of Ambassador Idrissov’s letter is included below:
Dear Eni:
It is with great shock and deep sorrow that I learned about the horrible disaster that claimed so many lives of your brothers and sisters in American Samoa.
We mourn together with families of the victims of the dreadful tragedy. Please convey to them our sincere and heartfelt condolences.
I am confident that in the face of lingering danger and deadly challenge the American spirit, as always, will prevail and Samoans will overcome this tragic catastrophe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Yours sincerely,
Erlan Idrissov
Ambassador |
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