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Fri, 03/18/2011 - 07:44
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Obama says Japan's radiation poses "substantial risk".

WASHINGTON (Itar-Tass) - U.S. President Barack Obama said
on Thursday the radiation from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear
power plant in Japan posed a "substantial risk" to people and ordered a
comprehensive review of U.S. nuclear facilities.
He also expressed confidence Japan would rebuild from the tsunami and
nuclear crisis. The president did not expect radiation to reach U.S.
territories.
"Even as Japanese responders continue to do heroic work, we know that
the damage to the nuclear reactors in Fukushima Daiichi plant poses a
substantial risk to people who are nearby," Obama said.
"We are working aggressively to support our Japanese ally at this
time of extraordinary challenge," Obama said. "The U.S. military, which
has helped to ensure the security of Japan for decades, is working around
the clock. To date we've flown hundreds of missions to support the
recovery efforts."
"When we see a crisis like the one in Japan, we have a responsibility
to learn from this event and to draw from those lessons to ensure the
safety and security of our people," Obama said.


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