He expresses condolences for the devastation in a call with the state’s governor. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SALT LAKE CITY - President Joe Biden on Thursday expanded federal aid to Hawaii and promised help to its suffering citizens asand he expressed condolences for the devastation in a call with the state’s governor.
“Anyone who’s lost a loved one, whose home has been damaged or destroyed, is going to get help immediately,” Mr Biden said, during remarks in Utah, where he is travelling. “Our prayers are with the people of Hawaii, but not just our prayers. Every asset we have will be available to them,” he said. In a call with Hawaii Governor Josh Green, Mr Biden “expressed his deep condolences for the lives lost and vast destruction of land and property,” the White House added.
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