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Related Documents - CREW: Department of State: Regarding International Assistance Offers After Hurricane Katrina: Kuwait Assistance
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Anderson, Roger W RELEASED IN FULL
From: Anderson. Roger W
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 9:20 AM
To: Millette. James L
Cc: Hembree. Eric L(RM/BP); Harris, Michelle F(Main State)
SUbJect: FW: Katrina cash donations to l:JSG FOR ATTACHMENT TO S PAPER
Importance: High
Jim,
Updated spreadsheet to include today's confirmed receipts. Based on larger task force spreadsheets,
I believe that the Australian $ 7.6 M was donated directly to the American Red Cross (State won't
see this donation in our records, and the Indonesian $ 25 K was a private donation ( I can see this in
Dept. records based on collection at post). Both of these items should be removed from the cash
spreadsheet.
Roger
-----Original Message-----
From: Millette, James L
Sent: Thursday, September 22,20058:58 AM
To: Anderson, Roger W
Subject: FW: Katrina cash donations to USG FORATTACHMENT TO 5 PAPER
Importance: High
Roger is this consistent with your records? Haven't gotten e-mail yet problem with classified system jim
-----Original Message-----
From: Hembree, Eric L , ,
sent: Thursday, September 22,20058:45 AM
To: Kaplan, Sid L; Millette, James L(Charleston); Scalzo, Christopher R
Subject: fIN: Katrina cash donations to USG FOR ATTACHMENT TO S PAPER
Importance: High
Eric
-----Original Message-----
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)
sent: Thursday, September 22, 20058:42 AM
To: Hembree, Eric L
Subject: FW: Katrina cash donations to USG FOR ATTACHMENT TO 5 PAPER
Importance: High
Attached are the calculations on which we based the input to the S Paper.
This is the Task Force's best estimate as to pledges with RM figures as to receipts. I am going to attach it to final
of S briefer OOB tomorrow if OK. It has not been sent around.
We have updated the Executive Summary which will go to the usual recipients.
Deborah -
Total number for Sand/or M paper: Cash pledged to US: $758,578,562 (includes Kuwaiti oil)
Oman: 5,000,000
Total: $763,578,562
This info/numbers are from the Exec Summary cleared by regional desks this afternoon.
Michelle
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Got it, thanks. We're catching other things that need to be included in cash summary. Please stand by...
No: $759,033,562 includes the Kuwaiti oil. I have footnoted Kuwait in the matrix.
Thanks, Michelle
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From: Gisvold. Lisa C RELEASED IN PART
Sent: Tuesday, January 1(), 20069:12 AM
To: Morrow, Michael K
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SUbJect: FWT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
2. Posts should keep the Task Force advised of actions taken in response to this cable.
For Post's information only, please see the attached list (para. 5) of foreign government
offers that have been accepted as of this date.
3. The Hurricane' Katrina Task Force will advise posts of formal acceptance of specific
categories of assistance from individual countries as soon as approval is generated. The
Secretary's statement from Friday (Ref 163279), tailored to particular circumstances, may
serve as the basis for embassy statements.
4. In anticipation of world leader interest in the recovery efforts going on in the wake
of Hurricane Katrina, the State Department will arrange special VIP briefings during the
UN General Assembly events of next week. These briefings will provide information on
recovery progress and donor assistance.· Travel in and around the disaster area is both
difficult and hazardous. These briefings will allow world leaders who plan to attend UNGA
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
IttVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 23 JAN 2007 200503991
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to stay informed as to the recovery efforts in the disaster region.
Afghanistan
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Canada
China
Djibouti
Finland
France
Gabon
Georgia
Germany
Greece
ICRC
India
Israel
Ictaoly
Japan
Kuwait
Maldives
Mexico
NATO
Norway
organization of
American States $25,000 cash
Qatar $100 million cash
Republic of Korea $30 million cash and in-kind donations
Saudi Arabia $5 million from Aramco; $250,000 cash
Singapore 3 helos
Sri Lanka $25,000 cash
Taiwan $2 million cash, medical supplies
Thailand Large amounts of food
UAE $100 million cash
UK MREs
UN OCHA UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination
Team and Logistics support
UN WHO Public health officers and logisticians
Venezuela up to $1 million to Red Cross
6. Minimize considered.
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AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM
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AMEMBASSY BELIZE
AMEMBASSY GEORGETOWN
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FYI, and happy Thanksgiving.
GG
-----Original Message-----
From: Berns, David B (NBA!ARPI)
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 4:11 PM
To: Steve Carrig (E-mail)
Cc: Matt Tueller(E-mail); Tueller, Matthew H(Kuwait City); LeBaron, Richard B(Kuwait
City); Carrig, Stephen J(Kuwait City); Walker, Steven C (NEA/AR~I); Misenheimer, Alan G
(NEA/ARPI); Sullivan, Gregory Wj Gray, Gordon (NEA/FO)
Subject: Red Cross Ceremony re Kuwaiti Katrina Assistance
Steve: good news. Red Cross has agreed to schedule the ceremony 11/29 at 3 PM to accept
the Kuwait Red Crescent's Katrina donation of $2 to $2.5 million. Red Cross Chief
operating Officer Alan McCurry will preside; he's the Red Cross number two official, wnich
dovetails nicely with Dr. Hillal as the Vice Chair of the Kuwai~i Red Crescent. Nadia
told me the event ~ould consist of a brief tour of the Red Cro5~1 facilities and disaster
operations center, and then a check ceremony with photos and press availability.
The Red Cross' routing and account 'information is enclosed in tne document below. I've
also pasted it into the e-mail. We're working here with NEA press and the Kuwaiti Embassy
on drumming up media interest.
regards,
David
Thank you for helping the American Red Cross. I am Steven Casey, Treasury Officer for the
American Red Cross. National Headquarters. Here is the wire trattsfer information you have
requested in order to transfer your financial donation to the American Red Cross:
§ Account Name: American National Red Cross I
§ Account Number: I I B41
§ Bank:
§ ABA : .-----.L--T"""""T+~o~r~:r::e:-;:r-;w;:;'1';"'r=e'=sT"""----------l
§ Swift Code: (required by non us banking institutions)
§ Please Donation for Disaster Relief Fund/Hurricane Katrina relief
efforts
The American Red Cross will need gift letter information concerning donations sent by wire
transfer, since the bank wire desks will not be able to provide the donor mailing
information necessary for the Red Cross to provide tax receiptiog to the donor. Please
reply to this e-mail with the following information to bucknerl@usa.redcross.org
Donor Name:
Mailing Address:
City, State, zip code:
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
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Expected Amount to be wired:
Designated use for the funds:
ARC Treasury staff (Larry Buckner) will verify the receipt of your wire transfer and then
forward this requested donor address information to Growth & Integrated Development. The
American Red Cross will acknowledge your gift. If you have any questions, please feel free
to contact me.
Sincerely,
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David,
Sorry this is rushed. I am on my way.to catch a flight for the holiday.
As per our discussion, I am attaching the wire information. The media contacts for the
American Red Cross are Joshua Kittner I land Kara Bunte 1 I
Our guests will be hosted by Alan McCurry, Chief Operating Officer of the American Red
C~oss at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29. The visit will take place at our headquarters,
located at 2025 E Street, NW, Washington, DC.
If you have urgent questions, I can be reached on my cell at 1 __
When I get a chance, this evening, I will forward the typical flow of activities when we
are hosting guests from embassies and national societies.
~----Original Message-----
From: Berns, David B (NEA/ARPI) [mailto:BernsDX@state.gov]
Sent: wednesday, November 23, 2005 9:20 AM
To: Mitchem, Nadia
Cc: Wood, March; Steve carrig (E-mail); carrig, Stephen J(Kuwait City)
Subject: RE: Kuwaiti Katrina Assistance
Nadia: thanks. I think it would be easier to pass the information directly
to myself and steve Carrig, the Embassy Economic Chief, and Steve will pass
it to the Kuwaitis. Have you heard anything regarding Ms Johnson Evans'
availability, or perhaps the availability of her deputy alternatively.
We had spoken previously about press arrangements for such a· ceremony. Does
the Red Cross have its own modus operandi, or would it be best for the State
Dept to handle?
thanks,
David
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Subject: RE: Kuwaiti Katrina Ass~stance
Hi David,
Thank you very much for this information. We will reach out to the
President's office to see if she is in town and available On the 29th. We
will also connect with Ms. Ewiss, at the Red Crescent Society and cc you on
our correspondence. Does that work for you?
Nadia
Nadia T. Mitchem
Officer, International Disaster Fund Raising
Growth and Integrated Development
E American Red Cross
2025 E Street, N.W., 7th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone
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-----Original Message-----
From: Berns, David B (NEA/ARPI) [mailto:BernsDX@state.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 12:10 PM
Cc:
H(KU L: : :::y : ::lKeI~
To: : ' : b : d' Carrig, Stephen J(Kuwait City); Tueller, Matthew
Steven C (NEA/ARPI); Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI)
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Subject: Kuwaiti Katrina Assistance
Nadia: nice speaking with you just now. AS discussed, Dr. Hilal Musaed
AI-Sayer, Vice Chairman of the-Kuwait Red Crescent Society has requested the
State Department's assistance in arranging a meeting with American Red Cross
President and CEO Marsha Johnson Evans, Dr. Hilal, who is a well-respected
surgeon in Kuwait, would like to calIon Ms Johnson Evans on Tuesday 29
November in Washington. He has also asked for the Red Cross' accou~t number
and routing information, and has said he would be interested in traveling in
the future to visit the Katrina-affected area.
Dr. Hilal would like to present a check in the amount of $2.0-2.5 million as 'I
a donation from the Kuwait Red Crescent to the Red Cross for assistance to
Katrina victims. The money comes entirely from private donations. As I
mentioned, the Kuwaiti Red Crescent would plan to provide substantial
additional aid subsequently. Dr. Hillal will work with our Embassy in
Kuwait on developing some program-specific ideas for future donations.
If you would like to be in touch with the Kuwait Red Crescent Society
directly. Please find contact information below.
Website: www.krcs.net
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Best regards,
David
David Berns
Kuwait/Bahrain Desk Officer
u.s. Department of State
202-647-6571
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O'Herron, Petra C
-----Original Message----
From: Harris, Michelle F
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 10:06 AM
To: Berns, David B (NEA/ARPI); Fox, Stephen R (NEA/RA)
Ce: Walker, StevenC (NENARPI); Raddant, Susan K
Subject: RE: Dosing the last loose ends on Hurricane K
No need for add'i thanks correspondence. Sounds like the S letter took care of it.
Steve: ,in NY the Kuwaitis gave $25 million to the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, and we have noted that in the matrix. Re
a thank you note, we've already done an S letter for the entire pledge, not sure if we should thank them for each
tranche as it comes through. Perhaps we have a policy on this. B1
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _....Ilregards. David
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From: Fox, Stephen R (NENRA)
Sent: Tuesday, October 04,20052:17 PM
To: NEA·MAG-DL; NEA-ARPI-DL
Ce: Feierstein, GeraJd.M (NEA/RA); Hartis, MichelleF
Subject: Closing the last loose ends on Hurricane K
Colleagues --
We're almost done on the paperwork on the massive outpouring of support from NEA
countries in response to Hurricane Katrina. Thanks to all for your hard work and
responsiveness in keeping this straight. Here's what remains to be done:
Algeria (Daniel): Please confirm to Michelle Harris (cc above) and me that we have
communicated adequately our thanks to the Algerians for their assistance.
Kuwait (David):
• Michelle hasheard that someone from the GOK gave an additional $25m @ UNGA. Can
you confirm this, and if so, can you identify who made the offer, whether we have received
the money and whether we have sent a thank-you letter? If we haven't done the latter, pis
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Tunisia (Bill): I have forwarded your detailed description of the status of the situation w/r/t
thank-you to Deborah McCarthy on the classified system, and read it to Michelle. You can
either wait for Deborah's response, or (Michelle suggests) take the opportunity to draft a
thank-you. using as much of the boiler plate as possible and as much specific material s
possible, then sending it with an explanation of the need for the message to Deborah .
McCarthy on the classified system. Again, I can get you the template language if you've
deleted it.
Arab League Ambassadors (me): Draft slightly personalized response to condolence letter to
the Jordanian Amb (current chair) usinq the template.
Steve POJ(
Deputy Director, NENRA
Office of Regional Affairs
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Department of State
Tel: (202) 647-4505
Fax: (202) 647-7837
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Kuwaiti television gave prominent coverage the evening of September 15 to the donation of $25
million dollars that Kuwaiti Prime Minister Shaykh Sabah handed to former Presidents Bush and
Clinton in New York Thursday. Local editorial comment on the overall Kuwaiti offer of $500 million in
aid continues to be highly favorable.
RK
AMB:
AMB Salim told me today that FM Sheikh Mohammed called former Pres Bush directly and set
up an event for SheikhSabah to hand over ·the $25 million on Thursday morning 9/15 at the
Waldorf. AMB salim said he is trying to verify that. former Pres Clinton will a l ao ~ attend.
Former Pres Bush'a:staff-have been in touch with the Kuwaiti Embassy and seem to be well
along in setting this up.
We'll consult here on attendance. AMB Salim asked if we could help set up press
arrangements. We'll look into that. I'll continue to be in touch on this with both the
Kuwaitis and the former Pres' staffs. David
-----Original Message-----
From: LeBaron, Richard B
Sent: Sunday, September 11. 2005 1:28 AM
To: David Berns; Tueller, Matthew H; Berns. David B (NEA/ARPI) (NEA/ARPI)
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI) (NEA/ARPI); Walker, Steven C (NEA/ARPI) (NEA/ARPI) ;
Berns. David B (NEA/ARPI) (NEA/ARPI)
Subject: RE: Katrina Aid
I don't know the new KPC guy in Washington. but these fuel talks would probably be better
conducted with him, keeping the Kuwaiti Embassy in the loop.
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The donation to Bush/Clinton fund is great. I just wish they could do the whole first
100 million t~at way, and get it moving. RL
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From: David Berns I B6
Sent: Sunday.-September 11. 2005 6:16 AM
To: lebaronrb@state.gov; tuellermh@state.gov
~c: misenheimerag@state.gov; walkersc@state.gov; bernsdx@state.gov
Subject: Katrina Aid
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AMB. Matt: AMB Salim told me today that Sheikh Sabah would like to give $25' million of
the $100 million tranche to former Pres Bush and/or Clinton personally in NY for the Bush-
Clinton Katrina Fund. I told him we would work to facilitate this.
regards.
David
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Subject: SECRETARY'S MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION FOR HURRICANE KATRINA AID
1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO FM SHEIKH MOHAMMED AL SALEM AL
SABAH. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF THE SECRETARY'S MESSAGE BUT HAS
NO OBJECTION. IF THE GOVERNMENT OF KUWAIT WISHES TO DO SO. THERE WILL BE NO SIGNED
ORIGINAL.
2. BEGIN TEXT:
I DEEPLY APPRECIATE KUWAIT'S OFFER TO PROVIDE $500 MILLION IN AID IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE
KATRINA. WE WERE PLEASED TO ACCEPT YOUR GENEROUS ASSISTANCE AND KNOW THAT KUWAIT HAS BEEN
AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE A GREAT HELP IN THE RELIEF
EFFORT.
PRESIDENT BUSH AND I REALIZE THAT KUWAIT'S AID IS PARTICULARLY GENEROUS, AND THE PRESIDENT
HIGHLIGHTED
SINCERELY,
CONDOLEEZZA RICE
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From: LeBaron, Richard B(Kuwait City)
Sent: Friday, September 16, 20054:40 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEAlARPJ); Walker, Steven C (NEA/ARPI); Sullivan, Gregory W; Gray, I
Gordon (NEAlFO); Stroh, Mark E(Kuwait City); Tueller, Matthew H(Kuwait City); Anderson,
Tanya C(Kuwait City)
Subject: Kuwaiti Contribution to Bush/Clinton Fund for Katrina Victims I
Kuwaiti television gave prominent coverage the evening of September 15 to the donation of
$25 million dollars that Kuwaiti Prime Minister Shaykh Sabah handed to former Presidents
Bush and Clinton in New York Thursday. Local editorial comment on the overall Kuwaiti
offer of $500 million in aid continues to be highly favorable.
RK
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Harry, attached is the latest update on where we stand.' My guess is that the Kuwaiti
Parliament will, focus on succession issues and'thus will not move quickly to consider and
approve the outstanding $400'million. Embassy Doha is seeking more information on the
disbursement of the Qatari pledge.
pIs. let me' know'if you need more information.
Regards, GG
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Saudi Arabia $105 million $42.5 million disbursed to date. Disbursement taking longer because all funds
$7.5 million in process ofbeing disbursed to are in-kind assistance disbursed through
Foundation for Hope (MS) and Council of Texas Houston-based Aramco Services Co. to
Governments (TX) conduct humanitarian relief projects.
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From: Beery, Taylor [mailto:Taylor.Beery@dhs.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 8:21 PM
To: MCCarthy, Deborah A .
Subject: RE: FURTHER KATRINA DONATIONS FROM INTL. GOVERNMENTS.
Deborah,
Thank you for the heads up on t.hi.s . We look forward to working with you as these funds
come in.
Thank you,
Taylor
Kuwait has pledged a total of $500 million. $50 million of this amount is awaiting a GoK
decision on recipient. Disbursement of the remaining $400 million requires parliamentary
approval, which is in process.
Saudi Arabia has disbursed/is in the process of disbursing about half of its $105 million
P~~ihgfl~o~p~~~~cnr~l~g$55 million is' taking longer because the ~unds are 1--
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being used to provide in-kind assistance (primarily construction/home rebuildi~g supplies,
purchased in the U.S.), which take longer to disburse than funds.
The Embassy of Qatar in Washington is overseeing disbursement of the GOQ's $100 million
pledge. An Embassy-organized committee of former USG officials is helping the Embassy to
select projects; the Embassy stated in April 2006 that it would begin to disburse money to
approved projects "very soon." .
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From: Harris, Michelle F(Main State)
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 9:22 AM
To: Katrina Working Group
Cc: Papal, Mustafa M(Kuwait City); Smith, Janice G(Kuwait City); Tueller, Matthew H(Kuwail City);
Misenheimer, Alan G (NEAlARPI); McCarthy, Deborah A; LeBaron, Richard B(Kuwait City);
Carrig, Stephen J(Kuwait City)
Subject: RE: Visit to Kuwaili Red Crescent
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ACTION NEA REP ON WORKING GROUP, PLS. YOU SHOULD HAVE NUMBER FOR RED CROSS. IF NOT, CHECK
WITH MICHELLE.
We have been in close touch with the Red Crescent regarding donations for Katrina aid.
ECON: I'd like to go by and thank the head of the organization and. others for their help in getting this.
aid to Katrina victims. .
Would also like to get their views on how we can best thank those Kuwaitis who have contributed
through the Red Crescent.
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Would it be possible for you to ask the Red Cross headquarters if they can provide any insight for us
into funds that may have been funnelled to them from the Kuwaiti Red Crescent?
Thanks,
Richard LeBaron
Ambassador
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Subject: FW: Ku-waiti Contribution to Bush/C'nnton Fund for Katrina Victims
Kuwaiti television gave prominent coverage the evening of September 15 to the donation of $25
million dollars that Kuwaiti Prime Minister Shaykh Sabah handed to former Presidents Bush and
Clinton in New York Thursday. Local editorial comment on the overall Kuwaiti offer of $500 million in
aid continues to be highly favorable.
RK
Thanks. Very helpful. We were assured the orgs are reputable with long histories in such relief operations.
Kuwaitis are planning to provide $25 mill directly to the Red Cross, so I don't think Christian organizations are a problem
per se. Kuwaitis are planning to give most the remainder in fuel, though we have asked for cash. If they agree to provide
cash, we should tell them as a courtesy how we will spend the money. No need to give assurances re proselytizing unless
they ask.
Are these organizations reputable? Do we expect that they would use the money to maintain their churches and not
directly to help Katrina victims?
Hi -- my initial reaction would be that the UAE would not object to this -- as long as the USG provided assurances that no
funds would be used for proselytizing.
However, the USG needs to ask permission from the UAE (and other donors, In my view) before proceeding down this
path. Obviously this is a sensitive subject, and we need a clear yes/no from Muslim donors who have generously given -.
huge amounts of money to assist us. Thanks.
Shawn Thorne
. Desk Officer for the UAE and Qatar
NENARPI
Tel. (202) 647-6572
Fax (202) 736·4459
SIPRNET e-mail: thomesk@state.sgov.gov
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Importance: High .
Alan/Steve, , .
We need a quick read from you on whether you think it would be a problem for funds contributed by UAE, Kuwait, Saudi,
and Qatar for Katrina relief to be implemented mostly by faith-based (read: Christian) charities. FEMA has proposed that
the funds go from them to a VOAD (Voluntary Organizations after Disaster) umbrella group to do case management for
victims. Many (and likey most) of the organizations in this group are church based. as would be their sub-implementors.
Apparently most of the work on the ground is being done by such groups. Would Arab donors want assurances that their-
contributions are not going toward prosletizinq, and, if so, would that be sufficient? We have to advise UlS"Fore today on
this. Thanks, Roland .
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Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9:20 AM
To: Visek, Richard C; Gutherie, Peter A; Bass, John R(S/ES-O}; Morrow, Michael K(S/ES-
O/CMS); Thomas, Harry K(S/ES}; Scalzo, Christopher R (RM/CFO); Thessin, James H;
Kaplan, Sid L. (RM/SPP)
SUbject: FW: HEADS UP PAPER FOR U/S FORE TO MEET WITH NSC RE STATUS OF FUNDS
AND KUWAIT DONATION
Steve, our POL National Assembly watchers report that the Budget and Closing Accounts Committee approved the aid
package in November, clearing the way for a full Assembly vote on the issue. As the Ambassador said, it has been on the
agenda ever since (It is currently item number 49 out of approximately 90). Our Assembly contacts keep assuring us that
a motion will be made to move Katrina aid to the top of the agenda, but this has yet to happen. The next National
Assembly session is scheduled to take place on January 23. As you know, we are in day 3 of a 40-day mourning period
for the deceased Arnir. The Government shut down for the first 3 days of the 40; it remains to be seen how active the
Assembly will be in the coming days, although we anticipate that all will be back to normal sooner rather than later in the
40-day period. Steve . ,
Stephen Carrig
Economic Counselor
U.S. Embassy Kuwait
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From: leBaron, Richard B(Kuwait)
sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 10:01 AM
To: Fox, Stephen R(Room 5256) _
Ce: McCarthy, Deborah A(MS Rm 6912); Misenheimer, AlanG (NEA/ARPI)(Main State);Tueller, Matthew H(Kuwait); Walker, Steven C
(NENARPI)(Main State); Berns, David B (NEA/ARPI)(Maln State); Brown, Natalie E(Kuwalt); carrig, Stephen J(Kuwait)
Subject: RE: HEADS UP PAPER FORU/S FORE TO MEET WITH NSC RE STATUS OFFUNDS AND KUWAIT DONATION
Approval of the Kuwait pledge has been on the National Assembly's agenda for the last month or
so, but it always seems to get pushed aside by other business. If there is any movement on it in
the next few days, we will advise, but for now it's "pending National Assembly approval."
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.ECON: please track with POL and let Steve know status at OOB Tuesday so UlS Fore has latest.
RL
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From: Fox, Stephen R (NEA/RA)
Sent: . Saturday, January 1'4, 20062:45 AM
To: leBaron, Richard B(Kuwait)(Kuwait aty); 'rueuer, MatthewH(Kuwalt)(Kuwalt Oty)
Cc: McCarthy, Deborah A; Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI); Walker, Steven C (NENARPI); Berns, David B (NEA/ARPI)
Subject: FW: HEADS UP PAPER FOR U/S FORE TO MEET WITH NSC RE STATUS OFFUNDS AND KUWAIT DONATION
In case I didn't get this to ARPI before they headed out for the weekend -
Undersecretary fore is meeting at the NSC on Hurricane Katrina on Tuesday. What can you
tell Deborah McCarthy (and us) about the state of the Kuwaiti pledge before the meeting?
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA T h TCLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE ID: 17 AUG 2006 200503991 Ul'l .
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Thanks much for whatever update you have.
Steve Fox
Acting Director
NEAlRA
Rm. 5256, Department of State
Tel: (202) 647-4505
Fax: (202) 647-7837
SIPRNET: foxsr@state.sgov.gov «mailto:foxsr@state.sgov.qov»
Unclas: foxsr@state.gov «mailto:foxsr@state.qov»
ARPlstas -
Can you enlighten us on the status of the Kuwaiti pledge as requested below?
Steve Fox
Acting Director
NEA/RA .
Rm. 5256, Department of State
Tel: (202) 647·4505
Fax: (202) 647-7837
SIPRNET: foxsr@state.sgov.gov «mailto:foxsr@state.sgov.gov»
Unclas: foxsr@state.gov «mailto:foxsr@state.gov»
I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO DO A BRIEFER FOR THIS MEETING TUESDAY MORNING AT THE
NSC. I WILL ASK ALL TO CLEAR. JOHN/STEVE - IT APPEARS THAT KUWAIT PLEDGE MAY
BE COMING THROUGH??????
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Hi Task Force 1,
Attached is our most current readout on the GOK's offer of $500 million in assistance.
(We have a couple other cables on the way regarding media reaction and private sector and individual offers of assistance
and messages of support.)
Sam Werberg
Economic Officer
US Embassy, Kuwait
werbergsx@State.sgov.gov
Telephone: (+965) 259-1249
Fax: (+965) 538-0282
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To: NEA-Staff-DL
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Subject: TFUS01 :9/9/05 Katrina - Shift 2 NEA Wrap'"Up
Tunisia
The Tunisian Flight is en-route, stopped at Andrews for re-fuelling and scheduled to arrive in Little Rock
around 4PM EST. According to Desk Officer Bill Lawrence the two C-130's contain 7 tons of blankets and 13
tons of tents, water, detergent, diapers, and other relief items from Red Crescent. Not that many flights have
actually arrived (or been accepted) this week which makes the Tunisian and Egyptian contributions very
significant.
Israel
A relief flight from Israel arrived on the night of the 8-9th carrying 70 tons of relief supplies. Discrepancies in .
the Israeli contribution section of the donor's matrix were cleared up by Desk Officer Matt Rostock. A Hill
staffer called to find out why "we were refusing assistance from Israel," and was directed to the Israel Desk.
Ambassador Thomas personally advised us to tell the Israelis that we did not need their forensic teain at present,
but given the large number of bodies yet to be discovered we may yet.
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Kuwait
The Secretary wanted to comment on total aid received at the Under Secretary Hughes swearing-in. A debate
among S/ES staffregarding the exact nature of the Kuwaiti $100 million! $400 million offer ensued prior the
Secretary's comments and was resolved with input from the Desk. Kuwait Desk Officer David Berns up-dated
the "action" section of the donor's matrix. . '
Cleared-up discrepancies in donors matrix including addition of $15 million in assistance from Oman.
During the previous shift the following report came in by cable from Bahrain:
"Major Arabic and English dailies carried a statement September 7 from the Ambassador expressing "profound
gratitude" for the $5 million offer of assistance from the Government of Bahrain, as well as the many gestures of
compassion, concern, and generosity shown by the Bahraini people. English dailies Bahrain Tribune and the
Gulf Daily News carried the statement on the front page. Arabic dailies AI Ayam and Akhbar Al Khalij printed
the statement in full with a photo of the Ambassador. Following a meeting with the Ambassador, Minister of
Labor Al-Alawi thanked the Ambassador for his press statement, which he said was very much appreciated by
the Bahrainis."
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Oliva, Amber M
From: McCarthy, Deborah A
Sent: Monday. September 19, 2005 8:55 AM
To: Bass, John R (OPS); Morrow, Michael K
Subject: FW: Summary of Foreign Assistance: Cash Donations-Gov't to Gov'tl KATRINA
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FYI
This is what Task Force prepared COB Friday. Note footnotes that monetization of Kuwaiti
oil not included, the $100MM from Saudi Arabia (I am not sur~ why) and the 10MM from oman
which is not publicly recorded anywhere. The total therefore would probably be in the
range of $860MM. We will update this today.
Michelle Harris
Special Assistant
Bureau of Administration
202-647-4461
FOR AMBASSADOR
The American people thank you for your very generous pledge of $100
million in assistance for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. This is a
very much appreciated demonstration of the strong ties between our
countries. We appreciate this gesture of support in our hour of need.
-- We are highly confident the USG will need some or all of the
assistance you have offered.
End remarks.
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