20 September 2001
Text: U.S. Welcomes Japan's Anti-Terrorism Assistance Package
(White House September 20 press release) (290)
President Bush welcomes the Japanese government's announcement of a
seven-point package of actions it intends to implement to assist the
international effort to combat terrorism, according to a September 20
statement by the White House press secretary.
The press secretary also said the United States appreciates the $10
million the Japanese government has donated to assist those affected
by the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States.
Following is the text of the press release:
(begin text)
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
September 20, 2001
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
President Bush welcomes the Japanese Government's September 19
announcement of concrete measures in the campaign against
international terrorism. Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi announced a
seven-point package of actions to support the U.S. and international
response to last week's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.
These steps include measures involving Japan's Self-Defense Forces,
expanded security for U.S. forces and facilities in Japan,
humanitarian assistance to affected countries and displaced persons,
measures to support the world economy, and strengthened international
cooperation in sharing information and immigration control. We look
forward to working with Japan as it implements its program.
The United States also appreciates the $10 million in emergency relief
funds donated by the Government of Japan to assist those affected by
the September 11 attacks. Japan's actions demonstrate its commitment
in the fight to eradicate international terrorism and its compassion
and sympathy for the victims of terrorism in the United States, which
included many Japanese nationals.
(end text)
(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S.
Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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