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Press Secretary's Statement on Flooding in Midwest

Release Date: August 22, 2007

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

This afternoon, Secretary Chertoff phoned a number of governors in states impacted by severe flooding. He spoke with Governors Brad Henry of Oklahoma, Matt Blunt of Missouri, Jim Doyle of Wisconsin, Chet Culver of Iowa, and Ted Strickland of Ohio. Secretary Chertoff conveyed sympathy on behalf of the Administration for the loss of life and destruction as a result of the recent flooding, his willingness to assist as needed, and reiterated the department’s support for their ongoing response efforts. 

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