Earthquake in Burma

Monday, 28 March 2011, 10:01 am
Press Release: US State Department

Earthquake in Burma

Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
March 25, 2011

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer our sincere condolences for the loss of life and damage caused by the earthquake in Burma, near the borders with Thailand and Laos. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragedy.

ENDS

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