As past debates fade, and great duties become clear, let
us begin a new era of transatlantic unity . . . "
"The nations in our great alliance have many advantages and blessings. "
"Our alliance is determined to meet natural disaster, famine, and disease
with swift and compassionate help .

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"America supports Europe's democratic unity for the same reason we support
the spread of democracy in the Middle East - because freedom leads to peace.

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The $50 million contribution , along with the assignment of American Red
Cross staff to support the food distribution, is part of the organization's
tsunami relief and recovery plan, which addresses five key needs in the
tsunami -affected area: food and safe water, immediate family supplies, mental
health counseling, healthcare and disease prevention, and disaster
preparedness and prevention measures. Marsha J. This includes
refugees and internally displaced persons. . "
"Our alliance is determined to encourage commerce among nations, because
open markets create jobs, and lift incomes, and draw whole nations into an
expanding circle of freedom and opportunity .

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Our example of economic and
political freedom gives hope to millions who are weary of poverty and
oppression.
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"All nations now have an interest in the success of a free and democratic
Iraq, which will fight terror, be a beacon of freedom, and be a source of true
stability in the region .

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"By partnering with the World Food Program,
much needed food will reach millions of tsunami survivors in a streamlined and
efficient way. The Red Cross has
acted rapidly, joining forces to make sure that every hungry family receives
food in the affected areas," said James Morris, Executive Director of WFP.redcross.

About the American Red Cross
Governed by volunteers and supported by community donations, the American
Red Cross is a nationwide network of nearly 900 field units dedicated to
saving lives and helping people prevent , prepare for and respond to
emergencies.

About the United Nations World Food Program
Set-up in 1963, the World Food Program (WFP) is the United Nations
frontline agency in the fight against global hunger.

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"The American Red Cross will work with the World Food Program to ensure
swift delivery of food to those who need it most," said American Red Cross
President and CEO Marty Evans. . . . Our ideals and our interests lead in the same direction: By bringing
progress and hope to nations in need, we can improve many lives, and lift up
failing states, and remove the causes and sanctuaries of terror .

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For more information about this plan,
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To date, more than 330,000
Indonesians impacted by the tsunami are receiving food aid, with another
750,000 in Sri Lanka and 44,000 in the Maldives."
"Today, America and Europe face a moment of consequence and opportunity. . Now is the time for the established
democracies to give tangible political, economic, and security assistance to
the world's newest democracy .

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And America supports a strong Europe because we need a strong partner in the
hard work of advancing freedom in the world . "
"Our alliance is determined to promote development, and integrate
developing nations into the world economy . "

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families connected worldwide. The American Red Cross is the largest supplier
of blood and blood products to more than 3,000 hospitals across the nation and
also assists victims of international disasters and conflicts at locations
worldwide.

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Led by 1 million volunteers and 36,000 employees , the Red Cross
annually mobilizes relief to families affected by more than 70,000 disasters,
trains almost 12 million people in lifesaving skills and keeps U. .

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This gift will make it
possible to feed hundreds of thousands of tsunami victims. In
emergencies, WFP provides fast, efficient, life-sustaining relief to millions
of people who are the victims of natural or man-made disasters. As Prepared For Delivery

WASHINGTON, "The alliance of Europe and North
America is the main pillar of our security in a new century. away
from resentment and violence, and toward justice and the peaceful settlement
of differences . .

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This aid will be distributed in Sri
Lanka , Indonesia and Maldives -- three of the hardest hit countries where
hunger, particularly for vulnerable children, is already an existing problem
due to poverty and civil conflict. .

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We also have a call beyond our comfort: we must raise our sights to the wider
world. . .

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S. In all these ways, our strong friendship is essential to peace
and prosperity across the globe - and no temporary debate , no passing
disagreement of governments, no power on earth will ever divide us.
Together we can once again set history on a hopeful course - away from poverty
and despair, and toward development and the dignity of self-rule . .

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In 2003, WFP fed 104
million people in 81 countries, including 56 million hungry children. "
"We seek peace between Israel and Palestine for its own sake. . .

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Working with the American Red Cross and members of the International Red
Cross and Red Crescent Movement, a global network reaching the most vulnerable
communities around the world, the WFP has put its global distribution network
into motion in the tsunami-affected region. Our robust trade
is one of the engines of the world economy. . .

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"This is a ground-breaking new partnership for us. "
"Together, we must make clear to the Iraqi people that the world is also
with them - because they have certainly shown their character to the world . . .

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"Lasting, successful reform in the broader Middle East will not be imposed
from the outside; it must be chosen from within .

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American Red Cross Partnership With World Food Program to Feed Tsunami Survivors

WASHINGTON , The American Red Cross announced a $50
million commitment to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), meeting the
immediate needs of up to 2 million tsunami survivors through the provision and
distribution of emergency food aid.org.

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"Our greatest opportunity, and our immediate goal, is peace in the Middle
East . We also
know that a free and peaceful Palestine can add to the momentum of reform
throughout the broader Middle East . . .