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Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that Samoa has 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.
“In a time when they are also suffering, the people of Samoa have sent a letter of condolence to American Samoa, and I just want to express my sincere thanks to our cousins in Samoa for remembering us even as their hearts are also heavy,” Faleomavaega said. “In turn, the people of American Samoa send our condolences to Samoa. In their behalf, we have called upon the U.S. Department of State and President Obama to do everything they can to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to help Samoa rebuild. President Obama and Secretary Clinton have assured me that help is on the way, and I am grateful for their support of American Samoa and Samoa.”
The full text of Samoa’s letter is included below:
Dear Congressman Faleomavaega,
On behalf of Ambassador Elisaia and family, our officers and staff of the Mission, we wish to express to you, your staff and your respective families our sincere condolences on this grave tragedy. These natural disasters have affected our islands and its peoples, saddening those of us serving our Governments away from our homeland. Sorrow is felt and we are most saddened by the loss of lives and the destruction caused by these recent events.
We stand in unity and solidarity with the people of our islands. Our thoughts and prayers remain with all of our people, in particular, the families of the victims of the tsunami.
Respectfully,
Rona Meleisea
Charge de’Affaires |
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