Japan has recently suffered from an earthquake of 8.9 magnitude, and has been greatly devastated. President Obama sent his condolences especially to those who lost loved ones, and said the US was ready to help aid Japan because of the strong bond between our two countries. Obama also instructed the Federal Emergency Management Agency "to be ready to assist Hawaii and the rest U.S. states and territories that could be affected" by tsunamis. The president has visited Japan twice since he has been in presidency and said, "The friendship and alliance between our two nations is unshakeable, and only strengthens our resolve to stand with the people of Japan as they overcome this tragedy." He also instructs citizens of Hawaii and other areas that have the potential of being affected by a tsunami to listen to their local officials as they prepare for possible tsunamis and even the aftermath. I am inspired that thepresident is showing his willingness to help Japan because even though events such as these are so devastating, times like these are when countries need the most help and support. Times like these are when countries form close and meaningful bonds.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/03/11/obama.quake/index.html
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