I'm not sure myself, but has anyone found out how much of this "offered" aid has been delivered by all these countries. I seem to remember hearing after the big earthquakes hit in (2004? 2003?) many countries pledged aid, but few actually delivered on their promises, especially after the news quit talking about the tragedy 24/7. I'm not saying the other countries haven't given, or that the US is fully paid what they offered, but I do think it's a valid consideration.
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