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Crowley Calls for More Aid to Bangladesh in Wake of Deadly Cyclone

Press Release

Date: Nov. 16, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Aid


CROWLEY CALLS FOR MORE AID TO BANGLADESH IN WAKE OF DEADLY CYCLONE

As the death toll from Tropical Cyclone Sidr continues to mount, US Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-NY), co-chair of the Bangladeshi Caucus, today urged the United States to increase its role in providing humanitarian aid to the people of Bangladesh affected by the storm.

"The damage and loss of life caused by the cyclone in Bangladesh demands greater action from the United States and the global community," Crowley said. "I call on the US Agency for International Development to go above and beyond to address this extraordinary, life-threatening crisis that has left millions without shelter, and poses a major health risk to people throughout Bangladesh and the region.

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Bangladesh who have endured unimaginable suffering from this devastating act by mother nature."


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