World Response

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This according to the Associated Press:

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by Pat Fergus
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OFFERS OF HELP

-- Venezuela: Offering humanitarian aid, fuel, soldiers, firefighters, volunteers and other specialists.
-- Australia: Sending two experts in emergency management who advised Indonesian officials in the aftermath of the tsunami.
-- New Zealand: Says it's ``ready to offer assistance, if needed.''
-- France: Foreign Ministry says it's considering ways of mobilizing relief teams from the Caribbean.
-- Germany: Says it's ``prepared to offer any help and support.''
-- Saudi Arabia: Pledges to increase crude oil production to replace any market shortages and help stabilize world crude prices.

STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT

-- French President Jacques Chirac sends message of sympathy to President Bush.
-- German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer says ``Our thoughts are by the family members of the countless victims.''
-- Queen Elizabeth says she's ``deeply shocked and saddened'' at the devastation.
-- Pope Benedict is praying for victims.
-- The head of the World Council of Churches says ``We pray for those who mourn, who suffer, who search for meaning.''
-- South Korea's President offers sympathy and condolences.
-- Chinese President Hu Jintao says ``the American people will definitely overcome the natural disaster and rebuild their beautiful homeland.''
-- Colombia expresses solidarity with the ``people and the government of the United States'' and the ``families of the victims.''
-- A waiter in Banda Aceh, Indonesia says ``I would like to help, but all I have is my prayers.''

STATEMENTS OF CRITICISM

-- A spokesman for World Wildlife Fund Germany says global warming has increased the intensity of hurricanes, and ``Americans have a big impact on the greenhouse effect.''
-- Islamic extremists on the Internet are rejoicing in America's misfortune, and declare: With ``God's help,'' oil prices would hit $100 a barrel this year.
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