Barack Obama began his noteworthy press conference today by confirming American solidarity with the people of the Philippines and by calling upon Americans to help the typhoon-ravaged nation with a donation on WhiteHouse.gov.
An unedited version of his speech included providing affordable emergency healthcare to people in the hardest-hit regions.
Filipino president Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III was quick to respond to Obama's comments.
"We are asking - no, pleading that President Obama does not try to assist us. We have enough to deal with and simply cannot devote the resources to fixing any problems Obama's relief programs will bring."
"Hopefully once he sees we are a devout Catholic nation, he will leave us alone," Aquino remarked. -
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