The United States of America expresses their gratitude for the humanitarian assistance offered by Romania

On behalf of the American Government and the American nation, we would like to send our deepest appreciation to Romania for the generous aid offer of seven forensic experts that will assist the recovery of the U.S.A from the most terrible natural catastrophe in the nation's history. We are grateful to the Romanian nation who also suffered from devastating floods this year. We have also received humanitarian aid offers from private people and organizations in Romania , as well as solidarity messages in these tough times that our nation is going through. Therefore your offer to help is highly valued.

The American nation is impressed and sincerely grateful for the generous offers we have received from over 95 governments and organizations all over the world. The unprecedented support consists in material help, as well as moral support which make a lot of difference to the victims of Katrina Hurricane and all Americans.

American and Romanian authorities will work together, in next days to make sure the Romanian offer will answer to the most urgent needs.

We thank again Romania for this aid that is a proof of friendship between Romania and the United States of America .

Source: The US Embassy in Bucharest