U.S. governor thanks Japan for help with tsunami debris

[AsahinaKimi]

LOS ANGELES —

A U.S. state governor thanked Japan on Thursday for help in dealing with debris washed up on America’s West Coast from the 2011 tsunami, including $5 million in aid to fund the clean-up.

Washington state governor Jay Inslee voiced gratitude after the latest major piece of debris, a dock that washed ashore on a marine sanctuary stretch of coastline, was removed some two years after the catastrophic tidal wave.

“Our state deeply appreciates Japan’s friendship and the generous gift of $5 million in goodwill to the United States to support response efforts related to tsunami debris,” he said in a statement.

Japan’s diplomatic mission in Seattle has coordinated with local authorities in dealing with debris, including the latest dock removed from the Olympic National Park and Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

“We thank the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle for their assistance in identifying the dock as marine debris from the tsunami and for obtaining needed information to prepare for its disposal,” he said.

http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/u-s-governor-thanks-japan-for-help-with-tsunami-debris

[KT2000]

1. that's what I like to see - courtesy

it goes a long way in this age of fighting and anger.

[Aristus]

2. That's my governor. Proud to have voted for him!

I was fortunate to attend his inaugural ball. I think he'll do good things for the state.

I'm so glad Rob McKenna didn't win the election. I can't believe Washington State even has Republicans. I want to tell them: "Take that shit to Oklahoma or Mississippi or someplace. Washington State is for progressives!"

[AsahinaKimi]

3. Its seems like a lovely place..

I have always wanted to visit Seattle and Tacoma. I would like to go visit Oregon some day as well. I have only been as far north as Eureka, California. (well, I guess I have been to Vancouver, BC..but talking about the North West of the US.)

[Aristus]

4. Seattle is a wonderful city.

We call it "The Emerald City".

[AsahinaKimi]

7. Does the space needle

Have one of those revolving restaurants at the top? I have been to several of those, one in Vancouver, one in Toronto and one in Niagra Falls.. you sit by a nice huge window and watch the city revolve below you in about an hours time.

[Aristus]

9. Yeah, one at the top, at about 600ft,

and then another one at the 100-foot level.

In times past, the food wasn't top quality, and you went mainly for the thrill, but recently, the restaurant's quality has increased significantly.

[freshwest]

5. We would love to have you grace our area with your presence. You might make some connections here.

[AsahinaKimi]

8. That might be fun

But I will have to wait till I can afford to travel and find a place to take care of my cat.

[freshwest]

6. That's to be expected of him. He's a great person, and we do appreciate the help very much!