March 28, 2025

Duckworth Expresses Sympathy for Myanmar, Thailand and Southeast Asia in the Wake of Catastrophic Deadly Earthquake

 

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC)—issued the following statement expressing her sympathy for the people of Myanmar, Thailand and across the region after a powerful earthquake killed and injured hundreds of people, with many more missing and casualty tolls likely to rise:

“Absolutely heartbroken watching the footage of the violent earthquake in Myanmar—a catastrophe of epic proportions. As brave first responders continue working to locate those missing and save lives, I’m sending my deepest sympathies to the victims, their loved ones and all those enduring the repercussions in Myanmar, Thailand and across the region. In the wake of this tragedy, the United States must join the international community and unequivocally support Southeast Asia however we can—with disaster assistance and more. Praying for safety and a swift recovery throughout this disaster.”

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