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Schaub, Daniel D
Tuesday, October 11, 2005 1:02 PM
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To: Norman, Alain G(Main State)
SUbJect: RE: Cash Donation Report Update - 10 11 05

Alain,

I heard that you'll be replacing Michelle Harris' role regarding the Katrina Working Group. I've been asked to maintain the
overall offers matrix and have been updating it according to Michelle's updates. Here are a few notes regarding the latest
"International Offers of Assistance Summary:'

• The matrix does not have a record of the Micronesia and The Holy See offers. Please provide the details of
these offers.
• Serbia and Montenegro are listed separately, but are recognized by DoS as one nation
• Uruguay is misspelled (replace the "a" with a "u") .

Finally, when cables are sent regarding offers, it's really helpful if you let me know the corresponding MRN #'s.

Thanks and I look forward to working with you.

Dan

From: SChaub, Daniel D

sent: Tuesday, October 11, 200511:58 AM
To: Harris, Michelle F(Main State)
SUbJect: RE: cash Donation Report Update - 10 11 05

BTW: ! continue to update the matrix as you distribute the other reports. Do you want me to forward the latest version to
you on a regular basis (i.e. weekly)?

Just lei me know how folks wish to handle this.

Regards,

Dan

From: Harris, Michelle F

sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 10:01 AM
To: Katrina Working Group; 'adam:isles@dhs.gov';'andrew.baukol@do.treas.gov'; 'carl.maryott@do.treas.gov'; Adams,
David R(PPC/DEI)(RRB, 6.08-073); 'Brandon_Davisson@omb.eop.gov'; 'elizabeth,t<atchka@dhs.gov';
'michael.hirsch@dhs,gov'; 'shorriga@omb.eop.gov'; 'sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov'; 'jp.henderson@associates.dhs.gov';
'John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov'; Moore, Elizabeth E; Paschall, Richard C; Thessin, James H; Bass, John R (OPS); Tyckoskl,
James E; DeMarcellusi Roland F; Visek, Richard C; scelzo, Christopher R; Meline, Jed (ANE/SPOTS)(RRB, 4.09-106);
'libby.turner@dhs.gov'; 'Mannaud, Karen'
Cc: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Millette, James L(Charieston); SChaub, Daniel D(Arlington (SA~1S» .
SUbJect: cash Donat/on Report Update - 10 11 05

The attached includes sensitive information - please do not forward.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
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Attached please find the Cash Donation Report includ ing cash commitments to and receipts by USG as of 10 11 05.

Summary of changes since last report (10 07 05):

• Added receipt of Armenia $200.000.

Thanks,

Michelle Harris

Special Assistant

Katrina Working Group

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From: CMS TaskForce1-Director(S/ES-OITF)
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 7:09 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
Cc: SES-O CMS
SUbJect: FW: Paraguay: status of Katrina assistance offers?

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From: Murray, E Strother
sent: Tuesday, september 13,200511:14 AM
To: CMS TaskFortelN; TaskFon:e-l
Cc WHA-BSC~ Sutter, SUsan 5
Subject: Paraguay: status of Katrina assistance offers?

U.S. Ambassador to Paraguay has asked me 10 follow up not only on Asuncion 1123, but,on other numerous offers of
assistance detailed in cables Asuncion 1131,1129, 1139, and 1123. Any word on these offers? Again, the sooner we can
definitively respond to Paraguay, the better, especially if the ultimate answer is going to be a "no thank you" requiring extra
PO effort.

•Thanks,
Strother

E. Strother Murray
Paraguay/Uruguay Desk (WHAIBSC)
202-647-1551 .
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From: eMS TaskForce1N

sent: Tuesday, september 13,200510:55 AM
To: Murray, E Strother; TaskForce-1
Cc: WHA-BSC; WHA-cEN; Zlff, Benjamin Gi travelingline@yahoo.com; Turner, Courtney l; Baird, Brendon H; Hemnann,
Lois M(PNFO); TaskForce-1 .
Subject:· RE: FOR YOUR ClEARANCE / Katrina assistance declined.

Strother -
Your clearance was requested for Paraguay.

FYI ALL -- Task Force has been advised to hold this cable until we receive guidance/clearance from the Secretary that
enables us to refuse certain unneeded offers of assistance. The team compiling the matrix is working to determine which
countries have offeres Search and Rescue Teams in addition to other assistance previous accepted before this cable will
be sent. Our goal, of course, is to avoid declining all offers of assistance made by anyone country.

Alicia
WHA Action Officer
Task Force 1

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From: Murray, E Strother
sent: Tuesday, September 13/ 2005 10:42 AM
To: CMS TaskForcelN; TaskForce-l
Cc: WHA-8SC; WHA-cEN; Zift', Benjamin G; travellngline@yahoo.com; Turner,CourtneyL; Baird, Brendon H; Hemnann, loiS
M(PA/FO)
Subject: RE: FOR YOUR CLEARANCE I Kabina assistance declined.

I clear for sse - but am not sure whether this is in reference to Uruguay's offer (water treatment units and powdered
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milk) or Paraguay's offer (official and private sector offers.to.send volunteer firemen)- both of which are outstanding.
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Please advise soonest whether this would be action for ASuncion, Montevideo, or both. Thanks!
I' .
E. Strother Murray
Paraguay/Uruguay Desk (WHAIBSC)
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CEN clears.-.:.

Alicia Edwards
WHA Action Officer
Katrina Task Force 1

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Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 10:33 AM
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Cc: Harris, Michelle F; SES-Q_CMS; Katrln~ Working Group
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SUbject: FW: Hurricane relief - Latin American countries

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I think this probably start~d

with you, but just to be Jertain. would appreciate KWG's help to verify the list of WHA
countries that offered assistance. thanks, JB I
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From: Simon, John [mallto:John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov]
sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 10:19 AM I'

To: Bass, John R (OPS)

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Subject: FW: Hurricane relief - latin American countries
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Just double checking the list below on Hispanic coJntries that have offered Hurricane assistance.

From: Cronin, Susan P.

sent: Monday, September 26,20052:11 PM
To:'Spiller, Katherine S.; DL-NSC-Westem Hemisphere Affairs; Simon, John; Meline, Jed
Cc: DL-NSC-Executive secretary; Newton, Julia K. i
SUbject: RE: Hurricane relief - Latin American countries
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Didn't IJruguay offer powdered milk and water punficatton trucks or something. Thought I saw that on the news.

____Sue_CrOnin_ _ _
Western Hemisphere NSC
202-456-9138

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From: Spiller, Katherine S.
sent: Monday, September 26,200512:49 PM
To: DL-NSC-Westem Hemisphere Affairs; Simon, John; Meline, Jed
ce DL-NSC-Executlve secretary; I\lewton, Julia K.
Subject: FW: Hurricane relief - Latin American countries

@WHA
OPL would like our recommendation on Ambassadors to invite for the Hispanic Heritage Month event.
They have a list of Latin American countries that offered relief assistance following the hurricanes. Daniel's
email says 4-5 Ambassadors but I have wamed him we might feel that more Ambassadors should be
invited. That being said, please look at the list below and let me know what you think is most appropriate.
Also note that Daniel mentions factoring in support for Iraq into our decision, I leave that up to you if you
think that is a relevant deciding factor.

John/Jed
Please verify that the list of countries from State below is correct when compared to your list of foreign aid
contributions.

Thank you-
Katherine
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-----Original Message--
From: Garza, Daniel
sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 12:38 PM
To: Spiller, Katherine S.
Subject: Hurricane relief - Latin American countries

Katherine: Below is a Jist of Latin American countries who have stepped up with relief assistance according
to State Dept. Any of these countries overtap with troops in Iraq maybe?
Please recommend 4-5 ambassadors from the listed countries to invite for the Hispanic Heritage event.
imagine Mexico should have one of those slots given their significant commitment.

Please advise ASAP.

Daniel

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sent: Monday, september 26, -2005 11:05 AM
To: Garza, Daniel
SUbject: RE: Anything on the Hurricane relief Latin American countries?

Daniel:

The Latin American countries that offered assistance for Hurricane Katrina are as follows -

Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
-.--.-----Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Honduras
Mexico
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Ecuador
EI Salvador
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Venezuela

Just FYI- Other countries in the Western Hemisphere that also offered (though not of Hispanic heritage):
The Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,
Trinidad and Tobago.

Also please note - the Organization of Americans States also offered $25,000 and opened a fund for
member countries to donate to.

Finally - While Cuba has made an offer; we should not include it in any White House acknowledgement.

On acknowledgement of Venezuela. I trust NSC will decide.

I've been promised the latest on which offers we've accepted, but I don't want to nold you up. I will send it
as soon as I get my hands on it. ..

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Best regards.

Fernando

Fernando D. Rojas
Senior Advisor to Ambassador John F. Maisto
U.S. Permanent Mission to the Organization of American States (OAS)
Bureau of Westem Hemisphere Affairs
U.S. Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
(202) 647-9482

From: Garza, Daniel [mailto:DanieLGarza@who.eop.gov]

~nt: Friday, september 23,20052:14 PM
To: Rojas, Fernando D
Subject: Anything on the Hurricane relief latin American countries?

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Erin S Murray 09/13/2005 12:34:35 PM From DB/rnbox: Erin S Murray
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. To: SECSTATE WASHDC - IMMEDIATE

Action: SS
From: AMEMBASSY MONTEVIDEO (MONTEVIDEO 1029 - IMMEDIATE)
TAGS: AMER, EAIO, PREL, US, UY
Captions: None
subject: TFUS01: HURRICANE RELIEF OFFER FROM URUGUAY
Ref: STATE 163366

1. (U) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: The GOU has made credible
offers to provide: (a) two each high capacity water
purification units and (b) two thousand kilos of powdered
milk for disaster relief. Delivery of these items would
require USG assistance for transportation. Please indicate
if the offers of assistance meet the criteria in reftel and
if the Department wishes to accept the items. END SUMMARY
AND ACTION REQUEST.
2. (U) On september 6, uruguayan Foreign Minister Reinaldo
Gargano called charge to express condolences over the loss of
life from hurricane Katrina and his solidarity with the
American people. Gargano made solid offers to Rrovide
powdered milk and two high capacity water purification units
(known as "UPAS" or Autonomous Water potabilty units).
3. The GOU previously provided two such water purification
units to assist US reconstruction efforts in Iraq. The units
are large (roughly twenty feet long) and heavy (six tons),
but possibly capable of transport by large military aircraft.
More complete specifications are being sent for the Task
Force to evaluate.
4. please advise if the offered water purification units and
powdered milk are desired for disaster assistance and if
their transportation can be arranged by the USG. The USG has
recently provided disaster assistance to victims of uruguay's
violent storm of two weeks ago. The GOU has been sincere and
forthcoming in its desire to help US victims of hurricane
Katrina.
Nealon

Additional Addressees:
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From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHNFO)

Sent: . Thursday. September 29,20058:14 AM
To: Martinez, Eduardo J
Cc: Harris, Michelle F
Subject: RE: Katrina assistance: additional info re Uruquayan contribution

Am drafting sample language to show to 7th floor. I expect that perhaps, by tomorrow, we
will get a chop on it. I believe S may do the nos.

-----Original Message-----
From: Martinez, Eduardo J
Sent: wednesday, September 28, 2005 8:09 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F
Cc: Murray, E Strother
SUbject: FW: Katrina assistance: additional info re Uruguayan contribution

Any idea when guidance on complete no's will come down?

-----Original Message-----
From: Murray, E Strother
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 3:36 PM
To: Martinez, Eduardo J
Subject: FW: Katrina assistance: additional info re Uruguayan contribution

-----Original Message-----
From: Harding, Peter
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 2:55 PM-
To: Murray, E Strother
Subject: RE: Katrina assistance: additional info re Uruguayan contribution
Stro;

Thanks for trying. I'm lunching with a bunch of MFA types on Friday and it is sure to come
up again.

-----Original Message-----
From: Murray, E Strother
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 3:51PM
To: Harding, Peter
Subject: RE: Katrina assistance: additional info re Uruguayan contribution

Sent Jim Nealon an e-mail on this on the clas~ified side yesterday. Very very
frustrating_

E. Strother Murray
Paraguay/Uruguay Desk (WHA/BSC)
202-647-1551
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-----Original Message-----
From: Harding, Peter
Sent: wednesday, September 28, 2005 2:44 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1Mi Murray, E Strother
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Katrina assistance: additional info re Uruguayan contribution

Unless we missed it, we still have not seen any guidance on declining the GOU's offer of
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Katrina assistance. We'd be most grateful if we could put this one to rest since not
responding is turning into a negative.

Much thanks,
Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: "CMS TaskForce1M
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:04 PM
To: Murray, E Strother
Cc: Harding, Peter; TaskForce-l
subject: RE: Katrina assistance: additional info re Uruguayan
'contribution

Murray, latest version of the matrix has OFDA telling Embassy Montevideo we don't need
their offer of a water purification unit, operational team, and powdered milk. However,
post should not tell that yet to "the GOU. We're preparing a general response cable for
all offers of assistance that have yet to be responded to.

Mike Bosshart
WHA Action Officer
Task Force !

-----Original Message-----
From: Murray, E Strother
Sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 6:31 PM
To: CMS TaskForcelN; TaskForce-l
Cc: Harding, Peter
Subject: Katrina assistance: additional info reUruguayan contribution

From message below, it appears that Air France in Montevideo has agreed to transport the
water treatment units offered by Uruguay. Still no word on whether we will accept them?

-----Original Message-----
From: Harding, Peter
Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:09 PM
To: Murray, E Strother
Subject: FW: UPAS

Stro:

Do you think you could pass this to TFS01, such as Len Kusnitz? As we haven't heard yet if
the Uruguayan donations are accepted or not, but this offer by Air Fra~ce seems
economical ...

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: Loveless, Robert F
Sent: Wednesday, September l~, 2005 4:58 PM
To: Harding, Peter
Cc: Nealon, James D
Subject: FW; UPAS

Air France has given us a very special offer to transport the UPAS in a Cargo flight to
New York. The cost is $45,000. This represents a very low rate and is part of their
Katrina contribution. (Regular charter for a 747 cargo flight was previously quoted at
$115,000.

This is just good information. They made a tentative booking for 25 September just to
make a firm quote.

Robert F. Loveless
General Services officer
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U.S. Embassy, Montevideo, Uruguay

Tel: (5982)418-7777 x 2367

Fax: (5982) 419-1957

Email: LovelessRF@state.gov

Embassy website: http://uruguay.usembassy.gov

-----Original Message-----
From: Bosano, Beatriz
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:52 PM
To: Loveless, Robert F
Subject: UPAS

Robert,
See this please!

Beatriz Bosano de Touris

Shipping and Customs Assistant
U.S. Embassy Montevideo, Uruguay
Phone: (598-2) 419-0301
Fax: (596-2) 419-1957

Visit our webside: http://uruguay.usembassy.gov

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From: Jul~o AcostaJ_ I. B5
Sent: Wednesday, S "I"I'I't"'eniIfibPn."Ile""'r-TI ':4-,--::
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To: Bosano, Beatriz
Subject: Re: UPAS
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Estimada Beatriz:

Confirmando nuestra conversaci6n telef6nica, el presente es para informarle que hemos

llegado a un acuerdo con la Cia. Aerea Air France, para poder transportar las 2
Potavilizadoras de Agua desde Montevideo / Paris' / New York en e1 vuelo del proximo 25
Setiembre de 2005, con un cos to aprox. a los USD 45.000.~ (Impuestos Incluidos).

Tentativamente, hicimos.una reserva de bodega saliendo de Montevideo el 25.Sep.05 y nos

confirmo el espacio con el siguiente itinerario:

Montevideo/Paris - AF 6851/25.Sep.
Paris/New York - AF 6420/27.Sep. arribando el mismo dfa a las 23.05 Hs.
locales.
Lo que estariamos necesitando de vuestra parte, es una confirmaci6n al servicio, debido a
que esta mercaderia debe ir cargada en unos equipos especiales, de los cuales no tenemos
stock en Montevideo y por 10 tanto es necesario solicitarlos a Par~s para que los envien
en el vuelo que esta llegando el proximo Domingo 18.
Quedamos a la espera de vuestros comentarios.

Saludos
Julio Acosta
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bosano, Beatriz" <BosanoBX@sta·te.gov>
To: "Julio Acosta" I I
Cc: "LOveless, Robe~r~t~F~'~I-<~Lro=v~e'I~e~s~s~R~F~@~s~t~a~t~e~.~g~o=v>
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 4:20 PM
Subject: UPAS

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Gracias Julio. NO tenemos fecha limite y 10 mas importante, nos sirve a NY. Paso este
mail a los demas. Gracias!

Beatriz Bosano de Touris

Shipping and Customs Assistant
U.S. Embassy Montevideo, Uruguay
Phone: (598-2) 419-0301
Fax: (598-2) 419-1957

Visit our webside: http://uruguay.usembassy.gov

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From: Julio Acosta I~---------------------------------­ B6
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 4:00 PM
To: Bosano, Beatriz
Subject: Re: UPAS

Estimada Beatriz:

De acuerdo a 10 conversado telefonicamente, te informo que estamos viendo la opcian de

embarque de la mercaderia de referencia, con un avian carguero de la Cia. Air France que
tenemos todos los Domingos volando desde Montevideo a Paris. Este avian es un Boeing 747
exclusivamente carguero y no tiene problema alguno para llevar esta mercaderia con las
dimensiones proporcionadas.

El unico inconveniente es que Air France desde Paris con avian carguero solo vuela hasta
New York, por 10 que necesitariamos saber si esta posibilidad.es viable para ustedes.

Si para ustedes esta opc~on es factib1e mucho nos gustaria saber cual es la fecha limited
que tienen para colocar las potavilizadoras en destino, dado que, como Ie menciono
anteriormente los vuelos de Air France estan en Montevideo solo los dias Domingos y debido
a que es necesario tener equipos especiales para esta.carga, la primera opcian de embarque
seria para el Domingo 25 de Setiembre.

Quedamos a 1a espera de vuestras novedades.

Saludos
Julio Acosta
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From: "Bosano,.Beatriz" <BosanoBX@state.gov>
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Sent: 'rueauay , SepEerilber 13, ~005 11:45 AM
Subject: UPAS

Julio: aqui va toda la informacion que tenemos de las UPAs. Avisame por favor si existe
la posibilidad de la que me hablaste. Mil gracias.

Beatriz Bosano de Touris

Shipping and Customs Assistant
u.s. Embassy Montevideo, Uruguay
Phone: (598-2) 419-0301
Fax: (598-2) 419-1957

Visit our webside:· http://uruguay.usembassy.gov

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From: Murray, E Strother

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 6:31 PM RELEASED IN PART
To: eMS TaskForce1N; TaskForce-1
Cc: Harding, Peter B6
Subject: Katrina assistance: additional info re Uruguayan contribution

From message below, it appears that Air France in Montevideo has agreed to transport the
water treatment units offered by Uruguay. Still no word on whether we will accept them?

-----Original Message-----
From: Harding, Peter
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:09 PM
To: Murray, E Strother
Subject: FW: UPAS

Stro:

Do you think you could pass this to TFSOl, such as Len Kusnitz? As we haven't heard yet if
the Uruguayan donations are accepted or not, but this offer by Air France seems
economical ...

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: Loveless, Robert F
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:58 PM
To: Harding, Peter
Cc: Nealon, James D
. Subject: FW: UPAS

Air France has given us a very special offer to transport the UPAS in a Cargo flight to
New York. The cost is $45,000. This represents a very low rate and is part of their
Katrina contribution. (Regular charter for a 747 cargo flight was previously quoted at
$115,000.

Thi~ is just good information. They made a tentative booking for 25 September just to
make a firm quote.

Robert F. Loveless
General Services Officer
U.S. Embassy, Montevideo, Uruguay

Tel: (5982)418-7777 x 2367

Fax: (5982) 419-1957

Email: LovelessRF@state.gov

Embassy website: http://uruguay.usembassy.gov

-----Original Message-----
From: Bosano, Beatriz
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:52 PM
To: Loveless, Robert F
Subject: UPAS

Robert,
See this please!

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 13 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Beatriz Bosano de Touris
Shipping and Customs Assistant
U.S. Embassy Montevideo, Uruguay
Phone: (598-2) 419-0301
Fax: (5 98 - 2 ) 4 19 - 1 95 7

Visit our webside: http://uruguay.usembassy.gov

.,-----Original Message----- ---,

From: Julio Acosta [mailtol B6
Sent: Wednesday, September ""rn4r-
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To: Bosano, Beatriz
Subject: Re: UPAS

Estimada Beatriz:

Confirmando nuestra conversaci6n telef6nica, el presente es para informarle que hemos

llegado a un acuerdo con la Cia. Aerea Air France, para poder transportar las 2
Potavilizadoras de Agua desde Montevideo /Paris / New York en el vuelo del proximo 25
Setiembre de 2005, con un costo aprox. a los USD 45.000.= (Impuestos Incluidos).

Tentativamente, hicimos una reservade bodega saliendo de Montevideo el

25.Sep.05 y nos confirmo el espacio con el siguiente itinerario:

Montevideo/Paris - AF 68s1/2s.Sep.
Paris/New York - AF 6420/27.Sep. arribando el mismo dia a las 23.05 Hs.
locales.

Lo que estariamos necesitando de vuestra parte, es una confirmaci6n al servicio, debido a

que esta mercaderia debe ir cargada en unos equipos especiales, de los cuales no tenemos
stock en Montevideo y por 10 tanto es necesario solicitarlos a Paris para que los envien
en el vuelo que esta llegando el proximo;Doirilngo 18.

Quedamos a la espera de vuestros comentarios.

Saludos
Julio Acosta
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bosano, Beatriz" <BosanoBX@'state.gov>
To: "Julio Acos t a v ] I
Cc: "Loveless, Robert F" <LovelessRF@state.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 4:20 PM
Subject: UPAS

Gracias Julio. NO tenemos fecha limite y 10 mas importante, nos sirve a NY.
Paso .estemail a los demas. Gracias!

Beatriz Bosano de Touris

Shipping and Customs Assistant
U.S. Embassy Montevideo, Uruguay
Phone: (598-2) 419-0301
Fax: (598-2) 419-1957

Visit our webside: http://uruguay.usembassy.gov

-----Original Message-----
From: Julio Acosta [mailto:1
Sent: Tu e s da y, Sept embe r 13'-,;""""'2>?o"o"'s-4"'-:"'O""O"""'P""Mr---,----
To: Bosano, Beatriz
Subject: Re: UPAS

Estimada Beatriz:
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De aeuerdo a 10 eonversado telefonicamente, te informo que estamos viendo la opelon de
embarque de la mereaderia de refereneia, con un avi6n carguero de la Cia. Air France que
tenemos todos los Domingos volando desde Montevideo a Paris. Este avi6n es un Boeing 747
exclusivamente carguero y no tiene problema alguno para llevar esta mereaderia con las
dimensiones,proporcionadas.

El unico inconveniente es que Air France desde Paris con aVlon carguero solo vuela hasta
New York, por 10 que neeesitariamos saber si esta posibilidad es viable para ustedes.

Si para ustedes est a opci6n es factible mucho nos gustaria saber eual es la fecha limited
que tienen para colocar las potavilizadoras en destino, dado que, ,como Ie menciono
anteriormente los vuelos de Air France estan en Montevideo solo los dias Domingos y debido
a que es neeesario tener equipos espeeiales para est a carga, la primera opei6n de embarque
seria para el Domingo 25 de Setiembre. ' ,

Quedamos a la espera de vuestras novedades.

Saludos
Julio Acosta
Original Message -----
From: "Bosano, Beatriz" <BosanoBX@state.gov>
To: I B6
Sent: '1'uesaay, Septemoer 13,100511:45 AM
Subject: UPAS

Julio: aqui va toda la informacion que tenemos de las UPAs. Avisame por favor si existe
la posibilidad de la que me hablaste. Mil gracias.

Beatriz Bosano de Touris

Shipping and Customs Assistant
U.S. Embassy Montevideo, Uruguay
Phone: (598-2) 419-0301
Fax: (598-2) 419-1957

Visit our webside: http://uruguay.usembassy.gov

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The seNtian's Meeting with Uruguay's VP Rudolfo Gustavo NIN Novoa\::!!)
September 6, 3:30 pm, 30 minutes

CONTEXT

Vice President Nin is in Washington prior to going to New York for a meeting
with the World Congress at the UN. The GOD asked for a meeting with the Vice
President, who was unable to see him due to scheduling problems. They are also
seeking an appointment for President Vazquez with President Bush in DC or NY
next week.I NR

KEY OBJECTIVES

.• Urge Nin to support President Bush's Freedom Agenda in the Western

Hemisphere. 'I I

• Express appreciation for Katrina assistance and MINUSTAH support.

The GOD has offered two potable water treatment units and two tons of
powdered milk for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.' As the largest per .
capita PKO supplier in the world, it has also provided 790 troops as well
military police to MINUSTAH. .

PARTICIPANTS/SCENARIO

U.S. Uruguay
SECRETARY RICE VP Rodolfo Nin
AJS Roger Noriega Amb. Carlos Gianelli
BSC Director Douglas Barnes

CONFIDENTIALINOFORN
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF&as6tfied by: WHANS Roger F. Noriega
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA..
DATE/CASE ID 05 SEP 2006 20050399] J::'..V. 12958: Reasons 1.4 (bJ and (d)
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F:\SEARABSC\2005 Uruguay\Checklist Rice-Nin meeting09.06.05.doc

Drafted: WHAlBSC: Caroline Croft x7-3778

Approved: WHA A1S" Roger F. Noriega

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From: CMS TaskForce1 N RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Wednesday, September 07,20056:37 PM
To: Benson, James H(HST Room 6913); Murray, E Strother(MS Rm 5258); Croft, Caroline J(MS
Rm 5258)
Cc: Embrey, Edga~ L; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: URUGUAY: USG Acceptance of HURRICANE RELIEF OFFER?

Colleagues,

I will flag this for the matrix - the offer is listed as "GOU is considering offering ... " - not very specific and may not have
been seen as a real offer. In the meantime, we can reassure the GOU that we have their offer, we appreciate their
generosity, that FEMA is reviewing the needs and plugging in offers that meet those needs; we will get back to them.

Thanks.

Rick

From: Benson, James H

sent: Wednesday, september 07, 2005 6:20 PM
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To: TaskForce-l I
Subject: FW: URUGUAY: USG Acceptance of HURRICANE REUEF OFFER? i
, Please pass to WHA rep.

Jim Benson
Deputy Director, WHAlPPC
Ph: (202) 647-9964
Fax: (202) 736-7450

From: Murray, E Strother

sent: Wednesday, September 07,20054:33 PM
To: .Embrey, Edgar l; Benson, James H
Cc: Barnes, Douglas M; Nealon, James D; Gonzalez, UndaT; Harding, Peter X; Croft, Caroline J
Subject: URUGUAY: USG Acceptance of HURRICANE REUEF OFFER?

Ed/Jim -- Any guess on when we'd be in a position to tell Uruguay to stand down on the water systems and/or the
powdered milk? (Or to whom _. task force? -- we should direct such inquiries?) The person who runs Uruguay's state
water works. who will actually prepare the water systems for shipment, has told Post they are now preparing them and
would like to know if the donation will be accepted. We know that timely acceptance of foreign offers of assistance is an
issue, and don't want to add to the cacophony, but would appreciate guidance. Thanks!

Regards,
Strother

From: Croft, Caroline J

sent: Wednesday, september 07,20054:18 PM
To: Embrey, Edgarl; BensOn, JamesH
Cc: Murray, E Strother
Subject: FW: FW: (UN) TFUS01: HURRICANE REUEF OFFER FROM URUGUAY

FYI

From: Croft, Caroline J

sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 5:08 PM
To: Murray, E Strother; Croft, Caroline J
Subject: FW: (UN)TFUS01: HURRICANE REUEF OFFER FROM URUGUAY

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA )

DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED

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Choi, Martino I
From:
Sent:
Embrey, Edgar L
Wednesday, September 07, 2005 6:08 PM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: SES-O CMS
Subject: FW: URUGUAY: USG Acceptance of HURRICANE RELIEF OFFER?

Attachments: (UN) MONTEVIDEO 1029

Task Force Katrina: Please see message below from Uruguay Desk Officer regarding Uruguay's offer of water purification
systems and powdered milk for Katrina relief. Offers were previously reported. Anything we may tell Desk Officer and
Post?

.: Edgar L. Embrey
WHAlPPC
7-6365

From: Murray, E Strother

Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 4:33 PM
To: Embrey, Edgar L; Benson, James H
Cc: Barnes, Douglas M; Nealon, James D; Gonzalez, UndaT; Harding, PeterX; Croft, Caroline J
Subject: URUGUAY: USG Acceptance of HURRICANE RELlEF OFFER?

Ed/Jim -- Any guess on when we'd be in a position to tell Uruguay to stand down on the water systems and/or the
powdered milk? .(Or to whom -- task force? -- we should direct such inquiries?) The person who runs Uruguay's 'state
water works, who will actually prepare the water systems for shipment. has told Post they are now preparing them and
would like to know if the donation will be accepted. We know that timely acceptance of foreign offers of assistance is an
issue, and don't want to add to the cacophony, but would appreciate guidance. Thanks!

Regards,
Strother

From: Croft, carolineJ

Sent: Wednesday, 5eptember 07, 2005 4:18 PM
To: Embrey, Edgar L; Benson, James H
ce Murray, E Strother
Subject: FW,: FW: (UN)TFUS01: HURRICANE REUEF OFFER FROM URUGUAY

FYI

From: Croft, Caroline J

Sent: Tuesday, September 06,20055:08 PM
To: Murray, E Strother; Croft, caroline J
Subject: FW: (UN) TFUS01: HURRICANE REUEF OFFER FROM URUGUAY

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE . I

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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Caroline J croft 09/06/2005 05:05:05 PM From DB/Inbox: Caroline J
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TELEGRAM September 06, 2005 !,

TO: SECSTATE WASHDC - IMMEDIATE

Action: SS
From: AMEMBASSY MONTEVIDEO (MONTEVIDEO 1029 - IMMEDIATE)
TAGS: AMER, EAID, PREL, US, UY
captions: None
subject: TFuso1: HURRICANE RELIEF OFFER FROM URUGUAY
Ref: STATE 163366

1. (U) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST: The GOU has made credible
offers to provide: (a) two each high capacity water
purification units and (b) two thousand kilos of powdered
milk for disaster relief. Delivery of these items would
require USG assistance for transportation. please indicate
if the offers of assistance meet the criteria in reftel and
if the Department wiShes to accept the items. END SUMMARY
AND ACTION REQUEST. .
2. (U) On September 6, uruguayan Foreign Minister Reinaldo
Gargano called charge to express condolences over the loss of
life from hurricane Katrina and his solidarity with the
American people. Gargano made solid offers to Rrovide
powdered milk and two high capacity water purification units
(known as "UPAS" or Autonomous water potabilty units).
3. The GOU previously provided two such water purification
units to assist Us'reconstruction efforts in Iraq. The units
are large (roughly twenty feet long) and heavy (six tons),
but possibly capable of transport by large military aircraft.
More complete specifications are being sent for the Task
Force to evaluate.
4. please advise if the offered water purification units and
powdered milk are desired for disaster assistance and if
their transportation can be arranged by the USG. The USG has
recently pr~vided disaster assistance to victims of Uruguay's
violent storm of two weeks ago .. The GOU has been sincere and'
forthcoming in its desire to help us victims of hurricane
Katrina. .
"
Nealon

Additional Addressees:
None
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DATE/CASE In: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UN,CLASSIFIED
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From: Harding, Peter RELEASED IN PART
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CMS TaskForce1 M; Murray, E Strother
B6
Cc: TaskForce-1; Nealon. James 0; Perez, James M; Covington, Peter J; Pratt, Alma R
SUbject: RE: Katrina assistance: additional info re Uruguayan contribution

Importance: High

Mr. Bosshart and Strother:

Thank you for the response. We will keep mum with the GOU until we receive cable guidance.

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: CMS TaskForcelM
Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:04 PM
To: Murray, E Strother
Cc: Harding, Peter; TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Katrlna assistance: additional info re Uruguayan contribution

Murray, latest version of the matrix has OFDA telling Embassy Montevideo we don't need
their offer of a water purification unit, operational team, and powdered milk. However,
post should not tell that yet to the GOU.· We're preparing a general response cable for
all offers of assistance that have yet to be responded to.

Mike Bosshart
WHA Action Officer
Task Force !

-----Original Message-----
From: Murray, E Strother
Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 6:31 PM
To: CMS TaskForcelN; TaskForce-l
Cc: Harding, Peter
Subject: Katrina assistance: additional info reUruguayan contribution

From message below, it appears that Air France in Montevideo has agreed to transport the
water treatment units offered by Uruguay. Still no word on whether we will accept them?

-----Original Message-----
From: Harding, Peter
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005.4: 09 PM
To: Murray, E Strother
Subject: FW: UPAS

Stro:

Do you think you could pass. this to TFSOl, such as Len Kusnitz? As we haven't heard yet if
the Uruguayan donations are accepted or not, but this offer by Air France seems
economical ...

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: Loveless, Robert F
Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:58 PM
To: Harding, Peter
Cc: Nealon, James D
Subject: FW: UPAS
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 27 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Air France has given us a very special offer to transport the UPAS in a Cargo flight to
New York. The cost is $45,000. This represents a very low rate and is part of their
Katrina contribution. (Regular charter for a 747 cargo flight was previously quoted at
$115,000.

This is just good information. They made a tentative booking for 25 September just to
I
make a firm quote.

Robert F. Loveless
General Services Officer
u.s. Embassy, Montevideo, Uruguay
Tel: (5982)418-7777 x 2367
Fax: (5982) 419-1957

Email: LovelessRF@state.gov

Embassy Website: http://uruguay.usembassy.gov

-----Original Message----- ..
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From: Bosano, Beatriz
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:52 PM
To: Loveless, Robert F
Subject: UPAS

Robert,
See this please!

Beatriz Bosano de Touris

Shipping and CUstoms Assistant
U.S. Embassy Montevideo, Uruguay
Phone: (598-2) 419-0301
Fax: (598-2) 419-1957

Visit our webside: http://uruguay.usemhassy.gov

-----Original Message-----
From: Julio Acosta ~I~------------------------------~ B6
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:50 PM
To: Bosano, Beatriz
Subject: Re: UPAS

Estimada Beatriz:

Confirmando nuestra conversaci6n telef6nica, el presente es para informarle que hemos

llegado a un acuerdo con la Cia. Aerea Air France, para poder transportar las 2
Potavilizadoras de Agua desde Montevideo / Paris / New York en el vuelo del proximo 25
Setiembre de 2005, con un costo aprox. a los USD 45.000.= (Impuestos Incluidos).

Tentativamente, hicimos una reserva de bodega saliendo de Montevideo el 25.Sep.05 y nos

confirmo el espacio conel siguiente itinerario:

Montevideo/Paris - AF 6851/25.Sep.
Paris/New York - AF 6420j27.Sep. arribando el mismo dia a las 23.05 Hs.
locales.

Lo que estariamos necesitando de vuestra parte, es una confirmaci6n al servicio, debido a

que esta mercaderia debe ir cargada en unos equipos especiales, de los cuales no tenemos
stock en Montevideo y por 10 tanto es necesario solicitarlos a Paris para que los envien
en el vuelo que esta llegando el proximo Domingo 18.
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Quedamos a la espera de vuestros comentarios.

Saludos
Julio Acosta
----- Original Message
From: "Bosano, Beatriz" <BosanoBX@state.gov>
To: "Julio Acosta" I I B6
Cc: "Loveless, Rober=t-'F~"'I""I-<~L"'o~v;-::e::-I'"'e=s""s""R""F"'i@"'s"'t"'""'a.."t"'e:-.-;g.,o;dv>
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 4:20 PM
Subject: UPAS

Gracias Julio. NO tenemos fecha limite y 10 mas importante, nos sirve a NY. Paso este
mail a los demas. Gracias! 1

Beatriz Bosano de Touris

Shipping and Customs Assistant
U.S. Embassy Montevideo, Uruguay
Phone: (598-2) 419-0301
Fax: (598-2) 419-1957

Visit our webside: http://uruguay.usembassy.gov

-----Original Message-----
From: Julio Acosta rl~---------------------------------
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 4:00 PM
To: Bosano, Beatriz
subject: Re: UPAS

Estimada Beatriz:

De acuerdo a 10 conversado telefonicamente, te informo que estamos viendo la 0pclon de

embarque de la mercaderia de referencia, con un avion carguero de la Cia. Air France que
tenemos todos los Domingos volando desde Montevideo a Paris. Este avion es un Boeing 747
exclusivamente carguero y no tiene problema alguno para llevar esta mercaderia con las
dimensiones proporcionadas.

El unico inconveniente es que Air France desde Paris con aVl0n carguero solo vuela hasta
New York, por 10 que necesitariamos saber si esta posibilidad es viable para ustedes.

Si para ustedes esta opcion es factible mucho nos gustaria saber cual es la fecha limited
que tienen para colocar las potavilizadoras en destino, dado que, como Ie menciono
anteriormente los vuelos de Air France estan en Montevideo solo los dias Domingos y debido
a que es necesario tener equipos especialespara esta carga, la primera opcion de embarque
serfa para el Domingo 25 de Setiembre.
Quedamos a la espera de vuestras novedades.
Saludos
Julio Acosta
Original Message -----
From: "Bosano, Beatriz" <BosanoBX@state.gov>
To: I I
Sen tL.:--;:T~u~e=s~dr:a:"-y~,--';-:"""""':-:-:=~--:""""'-..,!,
September 13, 2005 11:45 AM
Subject: UPAS

Julio: aqui va toda la informacion que tenemos de las UPAs. Avisame por favor si existe
la posibilidad de la que me hablaste. Mil gracias.

Beatriz Bosano de Touris

Shipping and Customs Assistant
U.S. Embassy Montevideo, Uruguay
Phone: (598-2) 419-0301
3

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Fax: (598-2) 419-1957

Visit our webside: http://uruguay.usembassy.gov

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. Some questions (matrix):

-Not clear if7when FEMA will be contacting GOA for additional info
on Argentine social/psychological teams. Emailed Sonja Nieuwejaar at
DHS to confirm ifState assistanceis needed.
-Canada desk should verify with the GOC on how to handle offer
from Institute for Public Affairs ofMontreal to supply 100EMS.
Emailed WHAlCAN to recommend they yet the organization with the.
Canadian Embassy.

09/06, 0700-1500
I) Called Canadian EmbassyPolCouns to inquire about Institute for
Public Affairs ofMontreal. He was-unaware of the group and will try
and find out info.
2) DepCoordinator seeking to track down number for Amb Joe SulIivan,
working in Baton Rouge office; number found 504-717-1814.
3) WHAIMEX Director asked ifMexico sending 1 or 2 ships; answer is
one.
4) Took call from WHAlPPC Jim Benson to update
5) WHA called to ask about tasked press guidance; TF PA rep agreed to
draft -,
6) Took call from Oscar Gomez from the Paraguayan Embassy
("Consulate") seekimng any info on Paraguayans. After consulting with
_ _ _ _ _ _------'--C_A_r_ep~,,'____'t__"_'o]=___d_h_'__im~thatour info comes from Embassies and also gave him
Red Cross web site.
. 7) Passed e-mail from WHAlMEX Director on two flight clearances to
PM rep
8) Call from Embassy Montevideo(James Perez and Peter Harding).
GOD considering offering UPAs (water purification units). Who would
pay for shipment and number unclear, After consulting with OFDA rep,
post was told to tell the GOD we will note offer, don't appear to need
units at the moment, but will get back to them at some point. Info passed
for placing in matrix.
9) Call from Embassy Quito to ask if offer of bananas accepted. Told
still pending; post will follow up with e-mail.
10) rook a USCitizen call on an AmCit who may have returned from
vacation in Cancun and passed to CA rep.

UNCLASSIFIED
From: CMS TaskForce1 0
Sent: Tuesday, September 13,20056:17 PM
To: Murray, E Strother(MS Rm 5258)
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: (Please pass to Task Force) PARAGUAY + Uruguay OFFERS of ASSISTANCE FOR
KATRINA RELIEF .

Strother,

This is from Bruce Howard on the task force. All five of the assistance offers in the cables you listed have been logged in
and sent to OFDA and FEMA for processing/vetting. No answers back yet. The TF responds as the answers come in;
Sorry life can't be more forthcoming yet.

Regards,

Bruce Howard
TF1

From: Murray, E Strother

sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:39 PM
To: TaskForce-1; SE5-0_CMS
cc: WHA-SSC.:QNLY; Johnson, KevIn Mj Nealon, James D
Subject: (Please pass to TaskForce) PARAGUAY + Uruguay OFFERS of ASSISTANCE FOR KATRINA REUEF

Per my e-mail exchanges with Katrina TF WHA Rep Alicia on the unclass side. attached here are the various cables
detailing as-yet-unanswered offers of assistance from Paraguay and Uruguay: Montevideo 1029 and Asuncion 1123.
1129, 1131, and 1139.

« File: (UN) MONTEVIDEO 1029» «File: (UN) ASUNCION 1123» «File: (UN) ASUNCION 1129» «File:
(UN) ASUNCION 1131» «File: (UN) ASUNCION 1139»
I know from sitreps that you are processing similar offers from 119 countries. Appreciate your help in determining what we
will be able to accept so Embassies can notify respective host governments, and so that we can send appropriate/timely
expressions of thanks and/or no thanks.

Regards,
Strother

E. Strother Murray
Paraguay/Uruguay Desk Officer
WHAIBSC (Main State Room 5258)
Tel. 202-647-1551

~ITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 13 S~P 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED