After the Earthquake

I'm glad to see we can still help others, despite the mess on the Gulf Coast.

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WASHINGTON — President Bush offered condolences and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (search) said the U.S. was ready to help Pakistan and India after an earthquake on Saturday killed thousands near their northern border.
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Bush was briefed by aides at the White House on the quake.

"The thoughts and prayers of the president and the first lady are with the families, friends and loved ones of the victims," spokesman Ken Lisaius said.

Rice said she spoke with the foreign ministers of Pakistan and India to convey sympathy and offer whatever assistance may be needed. She called the earthquake "a terrible tragedy for the people of the region."

"At this difficult time, the United States stands with its friends in Pakistan and India, just as they stood with us and offered assistance after Hurricane Katrina (search)," Rice said in a statement.

Here is the story on the earthquake.