Biden Vows Swift Aid To Turkey After Massive Quake

Via press release from the White House:

Jill and I were deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquakes that have thus far claimed thousands of lives in Turkiye and Syria. My Administration has been working closely with our NATO Ally Turkiye, and I authorized an immediate U.S. response.

At my direction, senior American officials reached out immediately to their Turkish counterparts to coordinate any and all needed assistance. Our teams are deploying quickly to begin to support Turkish search and rescue efforts and address the needs of those injured and displaced by the earthquake.

U.S.-supported humanitarian partners are also responding to the destruction in Syria. Today, our hearts and our deepest condolences are with all those who have lost precious loved ones, those who are injured, and those who saw their homes and businesses destroyed.

NOTE: Last month the feds announced that they would abide by Turkey’s request to use their preferred spelling of their name.

The U.S. is moving quickly to send assistance to Turkey and Syria as the death toll from a powerful earthquake continues to rise, Biden said today.

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has so far left 1,900 dead and toppled hundreds of residential buildings. https://t.co/dAjOXHMjhP

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