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Friday, September 09, 2005A Mexican army convoy and a navy amphibian warship are on their way to New Orleans to assist in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, the first time the Mexican military has operated north of the Rio Grande River since Texas won its independence in 1846. The Mexican forces are bringing helicopters, 14 trucks, a mobile surgical unit, emergency personnel, three tons of purified water, food and giant kitchens. 'We will do anything within our reach to help this unfortunate situation. Mexico is a friendly neighbor, and in difficult times, good friends are there for each other,' President Vicente Fox said last weekend in offering aid. U.S. Ambassador Tony Garza said that 'the American people are grateful' for the assistance. None of the Mexican soldiers is armed, officials said. Oh. Someone must have remembered the Alamo. posted by Sydney on 9/09/2005 08:53:00 AM 0 comments 0 Comments: |
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