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/ Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Bush Orders Military to Deliver Aid to Georgia

WASHINGTON — President Bush has directed the U.S. military to lead a humanitarian mission to help displaced citizens of Georgia, who've been forced out of their homes following a Russian invasion last week in the northern portion of the country.

The president said U.S.-17 aircraft with humanitarian supplies are already on its way and U.S. aircraft and naval forces will deliver humanitarian and medical supplies

"The mission will be vigorous and ongoing," Bush said from the White House Rose Garden with Defense Secretary Bob Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice by his side.

"We expect Russia to honor its commitment to let in all forms of humanitarian assistance. We expect Russia to insure that all lines of communication and transport, including seaports, airports, roads and airspace, remain open for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and for civilian transit," Bush said.

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