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#06-80
May 30, 2006

Statement from the APCSS Director on the Indonesia Earthquake

"On behalf of the faculty and staff of Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, I'd like to express our condolences to those affected by the earthquake in Indonesia," said retired Lt. Gen. Ed Smith, director of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.

The U.S. Department of Defense is working closely with the State Department, and affected governments, to provide assistance to ease the suffering and assist in search and rescue operations.

"We at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies are very distressed to learn of the extensive tragic suffering caused by this devastating earthquake. Our heartfelt sympathies go with those who have lost loved ones in this terrible disaster."

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The APCSS addresses regional and global security issues, inviting military and civilian representatives of the United States and 45 Asia-Pacific nations to its comprehensive program of courses and conferences, both in Hawaii and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.  The Center supports the U.S. Pacific Command’s objective of developing professional and personal ties among national security establishments throughout the region.  APCSS focuses on a multilateral and multi-dimensional approach to defining and addressing regional security issues and concerns.  The most beneficial result is building relationships of trust and confidence among future leaders and decision-makers within the region.