Angelina slams storm aid efforts

09-04-2005, 08:42 PM

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NEW YORK -- Angelina Jolie says she is happy aid is getting to the hurricane-ravaged New Orleans area, but that "it is simply not going to be enough."

The 30-year-old actress issued a statement late Friday that she was "shocked" at the images coming from New Orleans, a city she said is "very close to my heart."
"It is wonderful to hear of the relief efforts that are finally coming into New Orleans and the rest of the region today, but as we all know, it is simply not going to be enough," she said.

"The federal government's response must be dramatically increased in order to prevent a further loss of life."

Jolie said she has sent letters to members of Congress and the White House asking them to increase the speed of the federal response. She added, "Like most people, I am simply trying to understand the situation in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and how I can best help."

The actress is known for her spirited support of African refugees and serves as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations.

BlackWolf · 09-04-2005, 09:38 PM

Sadly I think she's right, it seems to be too little, too late. :(

Thanks for the article Akka

09-04-2005, 10:28 PM

What is her connection to New Orleans?

Keri · 09-06-2005, 05:14 AM

Same as the rest of us I guess... she's human and appalled by what's going on?

This also

Jolie 'shocked' by New Orleans situation
Monday, September 5 2005, 09:29 BST -- by Daniel Saney

Angelina Jolie has written to members of the US government urging them to do more for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The Tomb Raider actress issued a statement on Friday stating that she was 'shocked' at footage of the plight of the people of New Orleans, reports BreakingNews.ie.

She said: "It is wonderful to hear of the relief efforts that are finally coming into New Orleans and the rest of the region today, but as we all know, it is simply not going to be enough.

"The federal government's response must be dramatically increased in order to prevent a further loss of life. Like most people, I am simply trying to understand the situation in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and how I can best help."

Jolie has apparently written to members of Congress and the White House in the hope that they will increase aid efforts

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09-04-2005, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
akka Posts: n/a	source NEW YORK -- Angelina Jolie says she is happy aid is getting to the hurricane-ravaged New Orleans area, but that "it is simply not going to be enough." The 30-year-old actress issued a statement late Friday that she was "shocked" at the images coming from New Orleans, a city she said is "very close to my heart." "It is wonderful to hear of the relief efforts that are finally coming into New Orleans and the rest of the region today, but as we all know, it is simply not going to be enough," she said. "The federal government's response must be dramatically increased in order to prevent a further loss of life." Jolie said she has sent letters to members of Congress and the White House asking them to increase the speed of the federal response. She added, "Like most people, I am simply trying to understand the situation in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and how I can best help." The actress is known for her spirited support of African refugees and serves as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations.

09-04-2005, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
BlackWolf Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 28,119 My Profile	Sadly I think she's right, it seems to be too little, too late. :( Thanks for the article Akka

09-04-2005, 10:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spilt Posts: n/a	What is her connection to New Orleans?

09-06-2005, 05:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Keri Kiss My Pom Poms Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 4,023 My Profile	Same as the rest of us I guess... she's human and appalled by what's going on? This also Jolie 'shocked' by New Orleans situation Monday, September 5 2005, 09:29 BST -- by Daniel Saney Angelina Jolie has written to members of the US government urging them to do more for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Tomb Raider actress issued a statement on Friday stating that she was 'shocked' at footage of the plight of the people of New Orleans, reports BreakingNews.ie. She said: "It is wonderful to hear of the relief efforts that are finally coming into New Orleans and the rest of the region today, but as we all know, it is simply not going to be enough. "The federal government's response must be dramatically increased in order to prevent a further loss of life. Like most people, I am simply trying to understand the situation in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and how I can best help." Jolie has apparently written to members of Congress and the White House in the hope that they will increase aid efforts Source

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