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发帖数: 897 | 1 Those who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana are
only beginning to see the way the flood waters have destroyed their homes.
Many families tried to ride it out, only to be rescued when the rising
waters forced them onto their roof. Thousands escaped with only their lives
and the clothes on their backs, losing everything they own.
But according to Secretary of State Rolando Pablos (R-TX), they don’t need
any help. As Patheos reported, they just need a little more Jesus.
Quebec’s Minister of International Relations Christine St-Pierre called
Pablos to express her sorrow and condolences on behalf of the people of the
Canadian province. She also offered equipment and manpower.
Pablos turned it down. Instead he asked for “prayers from the people of
Quebec,” the minister relayed.
Understandably, the neighbor to the north was shocked.
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“It was a conversation about how devastating the situation is and we want
to express our support to the people of Texas,” she told CBC News in an
interview.
This isn’t the first time the Canadians have stepped up with substantial
donations. After Hurricane Katrina, they also sent the donation of blankets,
beds, pillows, hygienic products as well as electricians to help restore
power. Louisiana was more than grateful to accept. Texas was a no. U.S.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, by contrast, graciously accepted a
generous offer from Mexico for assistance.
“He was very touched by the fact we called him,” she noted.
Anyone seeking to help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey can donate through
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