Press Statement Richard Boucher, Deputy Spokesman Washington, DC August 13, 2004
U.S. humanitarian relief to Cuban Victims of Hurricane Charley
The United States regrets the damage caused by Hurricane Charley and expresses its solidarity with the Cuban people.
The Cuban people can count on America’s support in these difficult times. We are working to assist the Cuban people with the humanitarian crisis they now face.
The U.S. Interests Section will provide $50,000 in U.S. funds immediately to meet the humanitarian needs of the Cuban people. We also are urging all U.S. non-governmental organizations and religious groups with licenses to export humanitarian goods to Cuba. The United States calls upon the government of Cuba to facilitate the provision of this assistance directly to the Cuban people.
2004/901
Released on August 13, 2004
|