WASHINGTON—Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., released the following statement Friday on the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan overnight. Tsunami waves hit Hawaii this morning and warnings have been issued for the U.S. West Coast.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan and all those affected by this devastating natural disaster, including the thousands of American citizens in Japan. America has no better friend and ally in Asia than Japan, and we in the United States must stand ready to mobilize any assistance we can to help as quickly as possible. The people of the United States stand in solidarity with the people of Japan through the difficult days ahead.
"As chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, I am also monitoring closely the tsunami warnings that have been issued for parts of the United States, including Hawaii, Alaska, and parts of the West Coast. I urge all Americans in areas potentially affected to heed these advisories, follow the warnings that have been issued, and listen carefully for updates from authorities."
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