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C’est avec une profonde émotion et une grande tristesse que j’ai appris les dramatiques conséquences du séisme qui a frappé le centre de l’Italie, causant la disparition de très nombreuses personnes et faisant de nombreux blessés. Je transmets toutes mes condoléances aux familles des victimes et à leurs proches. Je tiens à assurer le peuple et les responsables italiens de l’amitié et de la solidarité de la France dans cette épreuve douloureuse. La France se tient à la disposition des autorités italiennes afin d’apporter toute l’aide dont elles exprimeraient le besoin pour faire face à la situation.
Originally posted by Agit8dChop
$50,000.00
What an insult as said above.
Is the United States that broke?
Or do they generally not give a damn about Italy.
Originally posted by DataWraith
Shouldn't the Vatican ( actually in Italy and in the Rome) be putting their hands in their pockets to help support the people , Oh no silly me, I shouldn't be saying that.
After all they ARE the richest corporation in the world and own most land . but of course they don't actually want to help people, just control them.
Originally posted by Dermo
Italy is one of the EU & Worlds worlds biggest/wealthiest economies/countries.. It doesn't need help to deal with this problem.
Originally posted by silo13
I used to defend American's right and left here.
I'm done with that.
Oh if it wasn't for the censors what I'd say...
peace
Italy is one of the EU & Worlds worlds biggest/wealthiest economies/countries.. It doesn't need help to deal with this problem.
Originally posted by Goathief
I'm glad you're not the ruler of a country.
50,000 is a shocking figure, the people of America should be ashamed - especially some individuals on this thread who don't realise how much aid America has received in times of need. Let TPTB know you're unhappy!
Originally posted by The Godfather of Conspira
So then why did everyone (including a lot of EU members) pitch in and give aid to the United States during 9/11 and Katrina when America is the world's largest economy and has one of the highest GDP's?
Originally posted by Pyros
OK, can we end this? Here is the poop:
Congress must formally approve any foreign aid in excess of $100,000 by a majority vote. Period.
The State Department, using it's own discretionary funds, can immediately issue up to $50,000 in aid to another country. That number doubles to $100,000 if the nation in question requests the funds directly (which Italy declined to do).
In other words........until Congress knows just what's going on AND the Italians gives us an idea of their needs.....no big money is rolling out of the US until there is a VOTE on it.
The money is from emergency slush funds maintained by State to provide immediate assistance and show good faith. If the Italians want/need more money, we will surely lend a hand.