Related Documents - CREW: Department of State: Regarding International Assistance Offers After Hurricane Katrina: United Arab Emirates Assistance

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Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce1 K .

Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 9:35 AM
RELEASED IN PART
To: Atkinson. David R(Main State 4312)
Cc: TaskForce-1
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Subject: EAP·Log Summary 9-5 Evening/9-6 Morning Shifts
EAP Issues Taskforce 1

September 5/6. 2005
Midnight Shift (11 pm - 7 am)
EAP Rep: Geri Kam
91612005 8:00
Received from RSP David Atkinson a request for information of two missing Taiwan nationals. Forwarded to CA
TF rep to add to list. Advised desk to direct future inquiries to ICRC website.
91612005 7:45
Embassy Tokyo provides in a cable TOKYO 04756 a list of supplies and equipment that GOJ has available in
storage Florida to be available immediately. Task Force advised Japan desk officer Wendell Albright to advise
Embassy Tokyo to communicate with USAID OpCenter on specifics on generators in Florida, as per advise from
TF Coordinator that all discussions of aid specs be handled at an expert-expert level and directed to USAID
OpCenter.
9/6/2005 6:19 am
Embassy Tokyo Public Affairs Officer Mark Davidson advises post is sending in a cable requesting urgent Dept
guidance on how to handle financial donations from private citizens to the USG. Embassy suggests that a wire
transfer mechanism be in place to receive private contributions. Embassy Tokyo has received envelopes of cash
arriving at the embassy; offers of cash donation from municipal governments in Japan; and a private Japanese
citizen who plans to come to the embassy on Wednesday to deliver a $1million dollar donation. The individual
wants to donate to the USG, not the Red Cross or an NGO. Post expects significant press coverage of the
donation and request urgent guidance. Forward to RM for action, with CC to EAP.
9/6/2005 6:09 am
FOLLOW UP to Embassy Seoul: Dan Larson called back and was advised that no change from previous
instruction that all foreign in-kind donations must be vetted by FEMA. If the Koreans could provide additional
details on their offer of a reconstruction team, the request could be properly evaluated. Larson hoped that S
would be able to call to thank Korean officials.
91612005 5:04am
Embassy Beijing budget officer Mazhar Ahson emailed TF-1 asking for confirmation of the bank routing number
for financial contributions from foreign govts. EAP rep advised him that TF-1 was unable to verify the correctness
of the ABA routing # as several other posts reported problems; there appears to be one digit too many in the
ALDAC data. Subsequently. Embassy Abu Dhabi and Manama sent emails to TF-1 with correct information.
Correct routing # emailed to Beijing budget officer at 6:55am by EAP rep.
9/6/20054:57 am .
Embassy Bangkok Political Counselor Susan Sutton emailed a Talking Point for S phone call with Thai Foreign
Minister. Task Force emailed the Talker to S staff for action. EAP rep on TF-1 replied to Ms. Sutton of action
taken. .
9/6/2005 3:30 am
Embassy Jakarta budget officer Ralph Hamilton called the Task Force to request guidance on financial
contributions being sent to the embassy. The embassy's Medan office has received a check from a local
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theological school in Medan (approx $25,000, denominated in local currency, rupiah). This is intended as a
reciprocal gesture in response to U.S. assistance to Sumatra following the tsunami. I informed him that the aldac
cable information on financial contributions was geared more toward the receipt of govt-to-govt contributions and
private contributions were being channeled to NGOs or lI1e www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org website. However,
the post was in receipt of this contribution. RM will need to provide guidance on disposition of these funds and
email sent to RM/BP Hembree. CC also sent to EAP/EX budget officer.
91612005 3:16am
Embassy Bangkok p%ff Jim Cole called to report that Thai Foreign Minister Kantathi has a pre-arranged call with
the Secretary at 7:30 am EDT today Sept 6. The Foreign Minister will raise the Thai offer of medical teams for
Hurricane relief, and will be pressing for an official USG response to the Thai offer.
9/612005 1:40 am
Acting OCM Jim Vanlaningham, Embassy Beijing, called to report the Ministry of COmmerce has given him a
copy of a short list of supplies which will be carried on the Chinese 747 ready to depart Beijing. The Chinese
have received the USG message to hold off on relief shipments for now, but the Chinese want the plane to depart
Beijing at noon Wednesday, (Beijing time), and report that the FAA has told them that Houston would be the
destination airport. Chinese officials are frustrated with USG delays and have asked post if other foreign relief
flights are being accepted. Post wants a more definitive response to be able to give Chinese officials.
9/612005 1:35 am
FOLLOW UP to Embassy Seoul: Dan Larson called back and w He was advised that no change from previous
instruction that all foreign in-kind donations must be vetted by FEMA. If the Koreans could provide additional
details on their offer of a reconstruction team, the request could be properly evaluated. Larson hoped that S
would be able to call to thank Korean officials.
9/61200512:00 and 12:20 am .

Chinese Embassy in Washington called to inquire TF fax to send over the manifest of the donated relief materials
waiting in Beijing. Embassy noted that James Keith has asked them to hold off. Embassy also wants flight
clearance and airport destination info for their relief flight.
EAP rep gave them TF fax number. Fax received 12:20 am. Copy given to matrix staff.
Same information as fax received subsequently in Beijing 14562 .
9/51200511:20 pm
Mr.1 trom the Asia Africa Cooperation Environmental Center, an NGO, called to ask where his Bt
organization could send a donation of wheelchairs and medical equipment. Task Force advised him to get in
touch with the American Red Cross or any of the U.S. charities accepting donations of supplies.
915/2005 11 :05 pm
Mr. Dan Larson, Dep Econ Counselor at Embassy Seoul. called to get a readout of the atmospherics In
Washington as to whether the Korean Govt offer of a reconstruction team would be accepted. Embassy is
meeting with foreign ministry today and wants to know what to ,tell them. I told them I would check status and .
they should inquire back before their meeting. Post also wanted to know if S or POTUS would call the Koreans to
thank them for the $30million pledged.
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EAP Issues Taskforce 1
September 5, 2005
Evening Shift (3 - 11 pm)
EAP Rep: Mark Nachtrieb
9/5/2005 3:45 pm
Mr. Natapanu Nopakun. Political Counselor J. lWith the Thailand Embassy in Washington, contacted
EAP Thai Desk and TF·1 to relay an offer 0 to send a mobile medical team. Noted that EAP desk approved "in
principle." Mobile medical team will consist of 80 - 100 persons; approximately 10 - 20 registered nurses and the
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remainder are Thai Army doctors. Supplies of medicines, rice and other consumables will be sent along with the
mobile medical team. Timeframe of delivery of mobile medical team and supplies is approximately one week;
PolCoun Nopakun noted most likely Saturday, September 10. Nopakun requested information on where team
and supplies should be delivered.
• EAP- confirm that EAP has approved Min principle"

• PM- will determine aircraft entry authorization and point of entry.
• CA- reference State 163207 for visas for Thai personnel. Not relevant as planned travel is after cutoff of
Tuesday, September 6. Personnel will need to get visas from Embassy Bankok per normal application
process. .
• DHS (FEMA)- determine approval; if so, location of entry and set up. EST-ESF08, EST-ESF08-A
• Recommend Thai Government contact US Embassy in Bangkok via formal channels and propose. Will
then forward proposal as appropriate.
Emailed EAP MLS Deputy Director Robert Rapson and requested that he also follow up with Embassy Bangkok.
Robert- please follow up with this Tuesday- confirm that indeed this offer by GOT is approved in principle as
noted by the Thai Embassy. I've put a call back to Mr. Nopakun to request that the Thai Govemment formally
offer this to the USG via a note to Embassy Bangkok. This will give us the important details oftheir offer so that
we can follow up over the week. Please instruct Embassy Bangkok to approach GOT. A couple of points as of
now 4:40 pm Sunday (SUbject of course to change):
PM is looking at aircraft authorization and point of entry.
CA cited State 163207 for visas for Thai personnel. Unfortunately, this is not relevant for Thailand's offer as
planned travel Is after cutoff of tuesday, September 6. Personnel wi// need to get visas from Embassy Bankok
per normal application process. Please liaise with Taskforce, GOT and Embassy Bangkok to get this in place if
USG decides to accept this offer of help.
FEMA has been gwen a heads up- official consideration of offer will happen after GOT provides formal proposal.
Response required once delivery point determined.
4,50 pm
Mr. Young Wan Kim, First Secretary in.the Korean Embassy r 'balled to inquire if private donations
could also be sent to Treasury NYC Account. Wanted to knoW What WoUld D.r~ost convenient for relief effort.
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Inquired if GOK, and other foreign governments, could donate to Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
(www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org). Responded that (per State 163278) host government offers of assistance are
accepted in principal and are to be sent to the Treasury NYC ACCQunt. Private and foreign govemment donations
.
may be sent to NGOs including the Bush Clinton Katrina Relief Fund .
5:40 pm . .
Received email from) ~orean Consulate General in Houston with an attached listing of Korean citizens
inquired about. I cal ed consulate and asked why three separate excel spreadsheets. Consulate staffer Cho said
Katie would update list Tuesday morning and specify questions. Checked with CA rep if any new survivor
.information on Koreans- none at this point. .
7:00 pm
Chinese embassy representative called to confirm landing location for two chartered Chinese 747s. Informed him.
that it will most likely be Littlerock AFB, AR (ICAO designator KLRF). I asked the representative to email aircraft
registry information, confirmation of request for diplomatic clearance, and listing of materiel that will be
transported by the 747s.
8:10 pm .
Australian embassy called and inquired if permission had been granted to allow consular access to New Orleans.
9:50 pm
Announcement by Taskforce Coordinator that FEMA has requested that additional shipments of relief supplies be
postponed. Called David Atkinson to inform bureau. Bob Goldberg and Jim Keith have been notified. Bob will
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call Chinese embassy and explain that, for now, the two 747s (scheduled to depart Beijing September 7 local
time) will need to remain in Beijing for the time being
10:15 pm
Mr. Hu from Chinese Embassy called. Bank of China in Beijing is trying to transfer funds' to Treasury NYC
account and is encountering problems. Routing number cited by bank is consistent with State 163278: 02010-
3000-4. Called RM Duty Officer (cell phone off) and asked them to have RM confirm routing # and inform
taskforce. Note: no other foreign governments appear to be complaining that this routing number is wrong, so
most likely this is a transient technical problem with the Bank of China.
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O'Herron, Petra C B2 2 (K5
From: CMS TaskForce1Q(S/ES-OfTF)
Sent: . Friday. September 16, 20058:46 PM .
To: CMS TaskForce1Q; Katrina Working Group; Christenson, Richard A; Fox, Stephen R
(NEAlRA); Gutherie. Peter A; Heinemann. Thomas B
Cc: DeBell, Georgia J (NEAlSAlEX); Walker, Steven C (NEA/ARPI); Shukan, Brian W; Shukan,
Brian W; TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: WRMJ UP from Katrina Working Group: NEA and SA
One additionll! Per Dick Christenson. the Maldives cable will have to wait until Monday.
·'··-anglnal Message--
From: CMS TaskForcelQ
sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 8:39 PM
To: Katrlna Wor1cing Group; Olristenson, Richard A; Fox, Stephen R (NEA/RA); Gutherie, Peter A; Heinemann, Thomas B
ee: DeBell, Georgia J (NEA/SAlEX); Walker, Steven C (NEA,lARPI); Shukan, Brian W; Shukan, Br1an W; TaskForce-1
Subject: WRAP UP from Kab'lna Wor1<Ing Group: NEA and SA
NEA: During the last TF shift, acceptance cables were sent to UAE. Tunisia. Egypt, and the Palestinian Authority.
The Saudi cable was held by the Task force director.
SA: NEPAL See the message below from Charleston. giving instructions for depositing funds for Katrina relief.
Based on this, the acceptance cable went today.
-----Original Message---
from: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
5ent: Friday, september 16, 2005 3:03 PM
. To: CMS TaskForce1Q
ec: Gaspl, Maureen J(Olarieston); Booth, William J(Charleston)
Subject: RE: Donatlon From Katmandu
Paul,
No problem accepting. the SWIFT BIC answer is simple. IF Rastriya Banijiya Bank needs to use a
SWIFT BIC, it's to get the money to and through their correspondent bank that has a relationship with'
the U S Federal Reserve. The Department would not know this bank number, PBB should.
The Federal reserve system runs off the data provided to post to transact
these U.S. Dollar transfers below. '
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These data must be provided in the wire transfer from the correspondent bank to the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Roger
---·-origlnal Message-----
From: eMS TaskForce1Q(S/ES-o[TF)
; sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 1:58 PM
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
Ce: TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Donatlon From Katmandu .
Here is what it says ~ Quote: HMGN has pledged USD $25,000 to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina .. HMGN
requests that Dept please provide the "SWIFT BIC" code in order to transfer the funds. Post requests Washington
to provide guidance on whether to accept the donation and provide the code for funds transfer that we will then
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pass on to HMGN.
We understand HMGN established an account at the Rastriya Banijiya'Bank (PBB) for Nepalis to make
contributions for Katrina hurricane relief efforts. A number of private individuals, businesses, and chambers of
commerce have contributed to the account. At this time HMGN would like 10 transfer the USD 25000 only. End.
quote.
----Original Message----
from: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
sent: Friday, september 16, 20051:46 PM
To: 015 TaskForcelQ
Subject: RE: Donation From Katmandu
Paul,
Katmandu 2047 not received at US OFFICE FSC CHARLESTON. Can you provide specifics of
that cable and I can review quickly.
Roger
--Original Message---
from: CMS TasI<ForcelQ(S/ES-ofTF)
5ent: Friday, September 16, 20051:43 PM
To: Anderson, Roger W(Olar1eston)
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: DonatIon FromKatmandu
... Task Force was directed by RM to notify you ofgovemment cash donations - please take note of
Katmandu 2047. The Nepalese govt pledged $25000. They want to transfer the funds from an account
established at the Rastriya Banijiya Bank.
We are shutting down the Task Force but want to get an acceptance cable sent out ASAP. Please give
the go-ahead if you can by 15:00. We assume there is no problem and will prepare an acceptance cable
awaiting your response.
Thank you! Paul Blankenship
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From: eMS TaskForce1 K
Sent: Monday, September 05. 2005 2:44 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: EAP log p.m. 09/05/05
1. China Pol Counselor Jia called around 1230 re China's donation of goods. They've
chartered two 747s to make delivery to a place to be designated by the U.S. He wants to
know what info we need from him and where they need to send the materiel: Got a
diplomatic clearance sheet to share with Mr. Jia. Ryan informed that arrival/distribution
point nqt yet named, but Chinese need to go ahead with request for diplomatic clearance
first anyway. .
Called Jia back several times at office and via cell phone between 1200 and 1315; no
response so left voice mail. Also called HuLihua, Chinese Embassy point man on Hurricane
Katrina issues, at 1300 and explained situation; he said he would ask Jia to call back.
Finally reached Jia; at 1430, per his request, faxed him a brief outline of the info
necessary for requesting a diplomatic aircraft clearance for hurricane relief supplies.
PolCouns Jia confirmed that the Chinese Embassy in washington has wired the deposit
information regarding their US$5 million relief donation to the Treasury account in New
York; he said that as far as he knew there was no problem, but added he wasn't sure there
was anyone there to receive/act on the wire so we'll see tomorrow if this worked.
2. Mid-afternoon got a call from Amanda Curtis at AmEffibassy Abu Dhabi (UAE), calling to
confirm that their three cables concerning the UAE response to Hurricane Katrina had been
received. Found three cables from Abu Dhabi and informed Curtis.
3. 1445 Yet another message from the Tunisian Embassy, this time from Air Attache Sr.
Col. Taieb Laajimi, saying they really need to know the destination of the two C-130s they
want to send. Will get back to him saying that hasn't been decided yet.

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TFUSO]: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/13/05
Shift (1500-2300) .
NEA Representative End of Sbift Report - Chuck Lawson
Jordan - (1830) The desk is still waiting for a reply from Jordan to the suggestion that
they contribute medical supplies (no drugs), such as first aid kits, instead of the Mobile
Hospitals Jordan offered. Jordanian Embassy officer Maher Matalka told Lawson that
they are having difficulty identifying suppliers that can provide supplies on a timely basis
(Matalka said supplies are indicating 4-6 week delivery times).
~~(for-0700-1'500Shi:ft}:-ContactcMichael~Singh,---JordairDesk~ for-update.
V.A.E. - (0946) Embassy Abu Dhabi reported transfer details of the September 12 telex
transfer of the U.A.E.·s $100 million donation. The Matrix has been updated.
~~ (for 0700-1500 shift): Confimi receipt with RM.
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Sent: Tuesday, January 10. 20069:12 AM
To: Morrow. Michael K B6
SUbJect: FWT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
More guidance to field.

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Subject: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
SUBJECT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
REF: STATE 163279
1. As foreign governments, individuals and organizations continue to provide assistance

in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we must ensure that our appreciation for their
generosity and support continues to be expressed clearly and publicly. As delivery of
assistance from specific countries is confirmed, embassies are to make public statements
.to the government, in the media and in other appropriate venu~s thanking donors for their
help at this critical time. Statements should be coordinated with host governments to
avoid possible misunderstandings or preemption of donor country announcement.
2. Posts should keep the Task Force advised of actions taken in response to this cable.
For Post's information only, please see the attached list (para. 5) of foreign government
offers that have been accepted as of this date.
3. The Hurricane Katrina Task Force will advise posts of formal acceptance of specific
categories of assistance from individual countries as soon as approval is generated. The
Secretary's statement from Friday (Ref 163279), tailored to particular circumstances, may
serve as the basis for embassy statements.
4. In anticipation of world leader interest in the recovery efforts going on in the wake
of Hurricane Katrina, the State Department will arrange special VIP briefings during the
UN General Assembly events of next week. These briefings will provide information on
recovery progress and donor assistance. Travel in and around the disaster area is both
difficult and hazardous. These briefings will allow world leaders who plan to attend UNGA
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to stay informed as to the recovery efforts in the disaster region.
5. SUMMARY OF FOREIGN OFFERS ACCEPTED OR PLAN TO ACCEPT
COUNTRY .FOREIGN OFFERS
Afghanistan
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Canada
China
Djibouti
Finland
France
Gabon
Georgia
Germany
Greece
ICRC
India
Israel
-:r:taJy
Japan
Kuwait
Maldives
Mexico
NATO
Norway
Organization of
American States $25,000 cash
Qatar $100 million cash
Republic of Korea $30 million cash and in-kind donations
Saudi Arabia $5 million from Aramco; $250,000 cash
Singapore 3 helos
Sri Lanka $25,000 cash
Taiwan $2 million cash, medical supplies
Thailand Large amounts of food
UAE $100 million cash
UK MREs
UN OCHA UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination
Team and Logistics support
UN WHO Public health officers and logisticians
Venezuela up to $1 million to Red Cross
6. Minimize considered.
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Additional Addresees:
AMEMBASSY DUSHANBE
AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM
USLO TRIPOLI
AMEMBASSY BELIZE
AMEMBASSY GEORGETOWN
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Oliva, Amber M .'ii" -i
From: Gisvold, Lisa C

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:28 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: _SES-O_CMS; Bass, John R (OPS)
Subject: FW: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Appears that UAE didn't include correct data in the proper field. See message from Roger below - should be fixed by early
next week. Lisa
Lisa Gisvold
Program Officer
Crisis Management Support
Operations Center
US Department of State
Tel: 202-647-7640
-----Origlnal Message----
From: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
Sent: Wednesday, September 14,20054:08 PM
To: Gisvold, Usa C
Subject: FW:Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Latest status. We will likely not see actual receipt of these funds through the Treasury
before next Monday.
Roger Anderson
-----Original Message----- .1
From: Anderson, Roger W . ,'.~ .,. ".
Sent: Wednesday, september 14, 20053:22 PM . ',' ,', ,
To: Thorne, Shawn K (NENARPI)(NENARPI) "
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI)(NEA/ARPI); Taskforce-t; Grifferty, Michael P(Abu Dhabi); Millette, James L; Quinn, Martin R(Abu
Dhabi); Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO); Kaplan, Sid L{RM/SPP); Carrico, Randy C;Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP)
Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Shawn,
Problem identified. Treasury called with specifics. Also received documents from post which validate
error. "Beneficiary Name" not properly entered at some point al00g the way. In our case, this is
code number 19000001 which identifies State Dept., data is on telex form from Financialinstitution
but entered'in wrong block and subsequently incorrectly into system.
Result: Dollars went through Citibank to Fed to Treasury, Treasury bounced transaction due to blank
beneficiary name. Treasury contacting Citibank to see if they can reprocess without new instructions
from sender. If not, we will be advised and will request (through Embassy) that UAE resend, specifying
data to be entered in proper fields.
Roger
-----Original Message----
From: Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI)
Sent: Wednesday, September 14,20052:30 PM
To: Anderson, Roger W(Q1arleston)
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI); TaskForce-1; Griffertv, Michael P; Millette, James l(Charleston); Quinn, Martin R; Bordley,
Donna; Kaplan, Sid L; Carrico, Randy C(Charleston); Hembree, Eric L
Thanks very much, Hoger - we appreciate your help on this. NEA would be grateful if you could keep us updated
DCM Martin Quinn is also keeping us posted from Abu Dhabi (although it's their weekend now). We're trying to keep
very close tabs on these pledges - and certainly we want to ensure that any transmission problems are rectified ASAP.
It's not every day that a country donates $100 million!
Please keep us posted - and let us know if/how NEAfARPI and post can assist to get this transfer completed. Thank
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you very much.
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Shawn Theme
Desk Officer for UAE and Qatar
U.S. Department of State
NENARPI Room 4224
Tel. (202) 647-6572
Fax (202) 736-4459
E-mail: thomesk@stale.gov
From: Anderson, Roger W

sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:08 PM
To: Thorne, Shawn K (NENARPI)(NENARPI)
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI)(NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1; Grifferty, Michael P(Abu Dhabi); McGehee, Scott
M.(Doha); Millette, James L; TaskForce-l; CMS TaskForcelQ(S/ES-O{fF); Quinn, Martin R(Abu Dhabi); Bordley,
Donna(RM/CFO); Kaplan, Sid L(RM/SPP); Carrico, Randy C; Hembree, Erie L(RM/BP)
Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000/000 Katrina Contribution
Shawn.
1) Federal Reserve trying to identify why transaction not accepted into their system. Waiting for them to
call me with additional questions, their initial search for the failed transaction did not find anything.
Have forwarded them all details we had at hand. Believe, but not verified, that there was a correspondent bank
involved which is why FED couldn't see attempt from National Bank of Abu Dhabi to make deposit.
2} Had telecon with OeM Quinn, Abu Dhabi at 11:00 EST. post was to fax me paper documents related to
deposit, haven't received yet. Paperwork might help answer FED's questions. Post advises that UAE .
weekend is Thursday/Friday so bank would not be trying again until Saturday. and is waiting for advice from us in
any event. .
3) RM/GFS international disbursing and banking offices also involved so that once we find the key to the
problem, we can provide targeted advice.
.~
Roger
From: Thome, Shawn K (NENARPI)
sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 1:37 PM
To: . Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
Cc: . Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI); Taskforce-I; Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee, SCott M.(Doha); Millette, James
L(01arleston); TaskForce-1; CMS TaskForcelQ; Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna
Importance: High
Hi Roger - could you please update us on where this stands right now? Thanks.
Shawn Thome
NEAlARPI Room 4224
Tel. (202) 647-6572
Fax (202)736-4459
E-mail: lhomesk@state.gov
From: CMSTaskForce1Q(S/ES-O/TF)
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:45 AM
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-l; Thorne, Shawn K.(NEA/ARPI); Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee,
Scott M.(Doha); Millette, James L(Charleston); TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contrlbution
Importance: High
UNCLASSIFIED
. UNCLASSIFIED
Many thanks, Roger. We await your confirmation of receipt of UAE donation.
(
Andrea Farsakh, NEA rep, Katrina Task Force
-----Original ~1essage-----
sent: Wednesday, september 14, 20059:41 AM
To: Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna; CMS TaskForce1Q
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI); Taskforce-I; Thome, Shawn K (NENARPI); Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee, Scott
M~(Doha); Millette, JamesL(Charleston) .
Subject: RE: Depositof UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Just talked to Treasury and they are calling the FED in NY. Should have gone through with no
problem if correct routing number and recipient information were provided. Asking for them to find
rejected transaction and give us advice on what the problem was. Should hear quickly and will call
with results.
Roger
From: Quinn, Martin R(AbuDhabi)
sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20059:26 AM
.To: Bordley, Donna; eMSTaskForce1Q; Anderson; RogerW(Charleston)
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI); TaskForce-1; Thome, Shawn K (NENARPI); Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee,
SCott M.(Doha)
Thanks very much. Doing that right now.
Mr.Anderson: Would appreciate your help. Correct ABA routing number was given to UAE Govt. Call
back appreciated at 971-2-414-2510. MQ
«Message: HE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution -- UPDATE» )- ,- ..

."
From: Bordley, Donna . I-
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20054:28 PM
To: eMS TaskForce 1Q
Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G (NEAJARPI); TaskForce-1
All questions related to EFTs should be sent directly to FSC Charleston, Roger Anderson, who is
the POC on fiscal issues. Donna
From: eMS TaskForce1Q(S/ES-OITF) .
Sent: September 14, 20054:31 AM
To: Bordley, Donna
Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G (NEAJARPI); TaskForce-1
Subject: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Donna:
I am the NEA Representative on the Hurricane Katrina Task Force. Embassy Abu Dhabi
just phoned us to say that the GOUAE is trying to transfer its $100,000,000 donation, but
is unable to get the money through. We are not sure if the problem is with the bank
routing and account numbers or if there is some other issue. Can you follow up on this
issue? Thanks.
Jim Derrick
NEA
Katrina Task Force
UNCLASSIFIED
" " UNCLASSIFIED
. NotesTele (5).txt
RELEASED IN FlJLL
UNCLASSIFIED
TELEGRAM september 13, 2005
TO: SECSTATE WASHOe - IMMEDIATE

Action: SS
From: AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI (ABU DHABI 3902- IMMEDIATE)
TAGS: AEMR, AMGT; CASC, ECON, EFIN, KPAO, MARR, PREL, TC, US
captions: None
subject: TFUS01: UAE WIRE TRANSFER OF $100 MN FOR HURRICANE
KATRINA RELIEF COMPLETED
Ref: ABU DHABI 3824 AND PREVIOUS
Embassy received fax today from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Finance Department a copy of telex transfer to TREAS NYC NEW
YORK,ABA Account No. 0210-3000-4, of $100 MILLION as
contribution to Hurricane Katrina relief. payment order no.
32325, debiting Government of Abu Dhabi Account no.
204445-uSD-4441-20. PV/INV no. 0128001413-5994. For
tracking purposes faxing copy of telex transfer to Operations
Center for forwarding to Task Force, info NEA/ARPI.
SISON
Additional Addressees:
None
cc:
AMCONSUL OUBAI
Distribution:
TE04990
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page 1

DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLA.SSIFIED
,
UNCLASSIFIED
NotesTele (5).txt
DEPT FOR NEA/ARPI
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL, ECON, EFIN, AEMR, KPAO, CASC, MARR, AMGT, US, TC
SUBJECT: TFUS01: UAE WIRE TRANSFER OF $100 MN FOR
'.
HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF COMPLETED
REF: ABU DHABI 3824 AND PREVIOUS
page 2
'UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Anderson, Roger W RELEASED IN ffRL1~~
From: Walden, Nancy S
Sent: Monday, October 03,20056:38 AM
To: /. Anderson, Roger W
Cc: Sung, Ki H; James, Donna L; McKelvey, Dwayne T
Subject: Fedwire Donations
Good Morning,
There were no new Fedwire Donations as of this morning.
Thanks,
Nancy Walden UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Accountant REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
Interface Control Division DATE/CASE ID: 16 AUG 2006 200503991
Charleston Financial Service Center
Phone 843-202-3822
Fax 843-202-3885
Anderson, Roger W
Sent: Friday, September 30,20059:59 AM
To: Millette, James L; Scalzo, Christopher R(RM/CFO); Gutherie, Peter A(3422 Main State);
McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAlFO)
Cc: Kaplan, Sid L(RM/SPP); Tyckoski, James E(RM/BP/FCR); Flaggs, Chris H(RM/DCFO)
Subject: RE: IWG Katrina Cont. Call Summary for M
Jim,
Our preferred method of moving funds to FEMA would be through the Treasury IPAC application.
Re-confirmed Treasury system cut-off for fiscal year 2005. It is now set at 2 P.M. today.
Next system availability will be Monday, October 3rd, but transactions will be posted to FY 2006,
October 2005 accounting period. We have not been in contact with FEMA on the proposed
transfer process, initial amount to be transferred or subsequent transfers.
Roger
·····Original Message·····
From: Millette, James l
. sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 5:08 PM
To: Scalzo, Christopher R(RM/CFO); Gutherie, PeterA(3422 Main State); McCarthy, Deborah A(WHNFO)
Cc: Kaplan, Sid L(RM/SPP); Tyckoski, James E(RM/BP/FCR); Anderson, RogerW; Flaggs, Chris H(RM/DCFO)
Subject: RE: IWG Katrina Conf. Call Summary for M
I think it is important to point out that with end of year processing we WILL NOT be able to move the funds to FEMA
until Treasury opens up for FY06 and we have operating ability until the probably late next week - we are checking on
the actual datet - unless we move it before we close the fiscal year tomorrow jim
·····Original Message-----
From: Scalzo, Christopher R
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 20054:48 PM
1
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
To: Gutherie, Peter A; McCarthy. Deborah A
Cc: Kaplan, Sid L; Millette, James L(Charleston); Tyckoski, James E
Subject: IWG Katrina Conf. Call Summary for M
Deborah and Peter,

Lyn Dent asked that I provide some bullets on the conference call this afternoon by COB (5:30 p.m.) so that
the Under Secretary can be informed for her meeting at the White House on this subject tomorrow morning.
Please review the comments below and offer edits and clearance ASAP.
Thanks
Chris
The Katrina IWG met by way of conference call this afternoon. The discussion focused on:
1) Moving the foreign donations for Katrina recovery from State's custodial Treasury account to an interest-
bearing account where additional funds may accrue to support recovery efforts. Of the more than $748 million
committed to Katrina recovery, roughly $113 million has been received.
- Because FEMA's gift fund has the broadest authorities to both earn interest and direct funds to a wide
array of Federal and state agencies as well as other non- governmental organizations involved
with the recovery, it has emerged as the near consensus choice to receive the funds from State.
- State's gift fund does not have authority to accept funds for this purpose.
- It was agreed that funds could be transferred to a FEMA gift fund relatively swiftly to begin earning
interest as soon as possible.
2) Next steps to take to facilitate moving the funds from State to FEMA
- Coordinate with other interagency efforts at the DC and/or PC level to assure that moving the funds to
FEMA is consistent with their discussions concerning the . ultimate disposition of these funds and
to identify the appropriate process for finalizing this decision.
- Consult with the Katrina lawyers group to ensure that all necessary legal steps are taken in this process
and that the decision of moving the funds is consistent with all legal authorities granted to each
agency.
- State will coordinate with the Under Secretary for Management to formalize the final, internal
authorization to move the funds to FEMA.
- Some anecdotal information reflects past issues, particular to Muslim nations, in placing donated funds
in interest-bearing accounts. Of the donations received to date, the $100 million donation from
the United Arab Emirates is the most notable example of where such concerns may exist. However there are
other smaller donations and several other pledges of equal or greater magnitude where such a
concern may be relevant. However, there is also reportedly ample precedent, in moving these
funds into interest-bearing accounts as long as the interest earned is used for the purpose for which the funds
were donated. State will consult with NEA and other regional bureaus as appropriate to ensure
that donor nations have no objection to placing their donations in an interest- bearing account.
3) Another conference call is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, September 30 at 5:00 p.rn, to discuss progress
on the next steps.
Attached is the most recent summary of the gifts committed and received.
« File: cash_donations-9_to-9_05_0928.xls »
Christopher R. Scalzo
Office of the Assistant Secretary and CFO
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
scalzocr@slate.gov
(202) 647·8093
Tracking: Recipient Read

Millette, James L Read: 9/30/2005 12:16 PM
Scalzo, Christopher R(RMlCFO) Read: 9/30/2005 9:53 AM
Gulherie, Peler A(3422 Main State) Read: 10/3120059:37 AM
McCarthy, Deborah A(WHNFO) Read: 9/30/2005 5:17 PM
Kaplan, Sid L(RM/SPP) Read: 9/30/2005 10:09 AM
Tyckoski, James E(RM/BP/FCR) Read: 10/6/2005 11:03 AM
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
-Ollva, Amber M
ItJ!Lt!A5I!D I~ PULL
From: CMS TaskForce1-Director
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 7:00 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: SES-O CMS
Subject: ACTION FOR SAINEA REP:FW: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Please verify and send me number of cable which authorized our mission to accept. Need
this by end of next shift and pass to matrix people and add to cable log.
> -----Original Message-----
>From: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
>Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 3:17 PM
>To: Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI)
>Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-I; Grifferty, Michael P; .Millette, James
L{Charleston); Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna; Kaplan, Sid Li Carrico, Randy
C(Charleston); Hembree, Eric L .
>Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,OOO,?00 Katrina Contribution
>
>Shawn,
>
>Problem identified. Treasury called with specifics. Also received documents from post
which validate ·1
>error. It • • ry Name" not prop~rl ~e,t;:e some point along the way. In our
case, thi
>code numb identifi State Dept., ata is on telex form from Financial
institutio
>but entere and.subsequen y ~ncorrectly into system.
> \
>Result: Dollars went through Citibank\to Fed to Treasury, Treasury
>bounced transact~on due to blank beneficiary name. Treasury contacting'
?€±t±bank to see ~f they can reprocess w~thout new instructions from sender. If not, we
will be advised and will request (through Embassy) that UAE resend, specifying
>data to be entered in proper fields. .
>
>Roger
>From: Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI)
>Sent: . Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:30 PM
>To: Anderson, Roger W{Charleston)
>Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-I; Grifferty, Michael P; Millette, James
L(Charleston); Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna; Kaplan, Sid L; Carrico, Randy
?Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>
>Thanks very much, Roger - we appreciate. your help on this. NEA would be grateful if you
could keep us updated DCM Martin Quinn is also keeping us posted from Abu Dhabi (although
it's their weekend now). We're trying to keep very close tabs on these pledges - and
certainly we want to ensure that any transmission problems are rectified ASAP. It's not
every day that a country\donates $100 million!
I
>
>Please keep us posted - and let us know if/how NEA/ARPI and post can assist to get this
transfer completed. Thank you very much.
>
>Shawn Thorne
>Desk Officer for UAE and Qatar
>U.S. Department of State
>NEA/ARPI Room 4224
>Tel.. (202) 647-6572
>Fax (202) 736-4459
>E-mail: thornesk@state.gov
>
>-------------------------
DATE/CASE lD: 19 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
V J..., '--'.l...J~UU~.J. ~LI.JJ
r-
To: Quinn, Martin R; ~ordley, Donna; CMS TaskForce1Q
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1; Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI);
Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee, Scott M. (Doha); Millette, James L(Charleston)
>. Subject: RE: Deposit of DAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>
> Just talked to Treasury and they are calling the FED in NY. Should have gone
through with no .
> problem if correct routing number and recipient information were provided.
Asking for them to find
> rejected transaction and give us advice on what the problem was. Should hear
quickly and will call .
> with results.
>
> Roger
> From: Quinn, Martin R(Abu Dhabi)
> Sent: wednesday, september 14, 2005 9:26 AM
> To: Bordley, Donna; CMS TaskForce1Q; Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
> Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1; Thorne, Shawn K
(NEA/ARPI); Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee, Scott M. (Doha)
> Subject: RE: Deposit of UAR $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>
>
> Thanks very much. Doing that right now.
>
> Mr. Anderson: Would appreciate your help. Correct ABA routing number
was given to UAE Govt. Call back appreciated at 971-2-414-~510. MQ
>
> « Message: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>UPDATE »
>
> --~--original Message-----
... >. From: Bordley, Donna
'.> .i>~ Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:2'8 PM':, .
..> To: CMS TaskForce1Q
> Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/AR?I);
'TaskForce-1
> Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina
Contribution
>
> All questions related to EFTs should be sent directly to
FSC
>Charleston, Roger Anderson, who is the POC on fiscal issues. Donna
>
> From: CMS TaskForce1Q(S/ES-O/TF)
> Sent: September 14, 2005 4:31 AM
> To: Bordley, Donna
> Cc: QUinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G
(NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-l
> Subject: Deposit'of UAB $100,000,000 Katrina
contribution
>
> Donna:
>
> I am the NEA Representative on the Hurricane
Katrina Task Force. Embassy Abu Dhabi just phoned us to say that the GOUAE is trying to
transfer its $100,000,000 donation, but is unable to get the money through. We are not
sure'if the problem is with the bank routing and account numbers or if there is some other
issue. Can you follow up on this issue? Thanks.
>
> Jim Derrick
> NEA
> Katrina Task Force
UNCLASSIFIED
"
#
( -
lJNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
From: Morrow, Michael K

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 200511:32 AM RELEASED IN FULL
To: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: FEDWIRE HURRICANE RELIEF REPORT.xls
I
Lisa -- pis check this against our Exec Summary of assistance offers.
sent: Wednesday, September 1'1, 2005 10:21 AM
To: Anderson, RogerW(Charleston); Kaplan, Sid L; Millette, James L(Charieston)
Cc: Bordley, Donna; Scalzo, ChristopherR; Flaggs, ChrisH; Hembree, Eric L; TaskForce-1; SES-O_CMS
Subject: RE: FEDWIRE HURRICANE RELIEF REPORT.xls .
Today's report. Also working issue this a.m. with Embassy Abu Dhabi, Federal Reserve and Treasury on rejected
$ 100 M wire transfer contribution from UAE.
FEDWIRE
~ICANE RELIEF REP
Roger
: ,"

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TliMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 08 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
.....
~
,. , lTNCLASSIFIED
()Iiva, Amb~r M
From: eMS TaskForce1-Director RELEA~SED IN FULL

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 20058:12 PM
To: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: ACTION FOR SAiNEA REP:FW: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
From: CMS TaskForce1Q

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 7:11 :35 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1-Director; TaskForce-1
Cc: SES-O_CMS; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: ACTION FOR SNNEA REP:FW: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Auto forwarded by a Rule
I can not find one in the system. I will draft and get it out for clearance.
-----Original Message--.---
From: . CMS TaskForce1-Director
Sent: Thursday, september 15, 2005 7:00 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: SES-O_CMS
Subject: ACTION FOR SA/NEA REP:FW: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Please verify and send me number of cable which authorized our mission to accept. Need this by end of next shift and
pass to matrix people and add to cable log.
From: Anderson, RogerW(Charleston)
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 3:17 PM
. To: Thome, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI) . . , . , : ..
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1; Grifferty, Michael P;Millette, James'L(Charleston); Quinn, Martin R; Bordley,
Donna; Kaplan,Sid L; Carrico, RandyC(Charleston}; Hembree, Eric L
SUbject: RE: Depositof UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Shawn,
Problem identified. Treasury called with specifics. Also received documents from post which validate
error... Beneficiary Name" not properly entered at some point along the way. In our case, this is
code number 19000001 which identifies State Dept., data is on telex form from Financial institution
but entered in wrong block and subsequently incorrectly into system.
data to be entered in proper fields. .
Roger
From: Thome, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI)
sent: Wednesday, september 14, 20052:30 PM
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1; Grifferty, Michael P; Millette, JamesL(Olarleston); Quinn, Martin R;
Bordley, Donna; Kaplan, Sid L; Carrico, RandyqCharleston}; Hembree, EneL
Thanks very much, Roger - we appreciate your help on this. NEA would be grateful if you could keep us updated
DCM Martin Quinn is also keeping us posted from Abu Dhabi (although it's their weekend now). We're trying to
keep very close tabs on these pledges - and certainly we want to ensure that any transmission problems are
rectified ASAP. It's not every day that a country donates $100 million!
Please keep us posted - and let us know if/how NEAlARPI and post can assist to get this transfer completed.
Thank you very much.
DATE/CASE 10: 08 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Shawn Thorne
Desk Officer for U/\E and Qatar
U.S. Department of Stale
NENARPI Room 4224
Tel. (202) 647-6572
Fax (202) 736-4459
E-mail: thomesk@slate.gov
from: Anderson, Roger W

sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20052:08 PM
To: Thorne, Shawn K (NEAjARPI)(NEAjARPI)
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI)(NEAjARPI); Taskforce-I: Grifferty, Michael P(Abu Dhabi); McGehee, Scott
M.(Doha); Millette, James L; TaskForce-I; CMSTaskForce1Q(S/ES-OfTF); Quinn, Martin R(Abu Dhabi); Bardley,
Donna(RM/CFO); Kaplan, Sid L(RM/SPP); Carrico, Randy C; Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP)
Shawn,
involved which is why FED couldn't see attempt from National Bank of Abu Dhabi to make deposil.
2) Had telecon with OeM Quinn, Abu Dhabi at 11:00 EST, post was to fax me paper documents related to
deposit, haven't received yet. Paperwork might help answer FED's questions. Post advises that UAE
weekend is Thursday/Friday so bank would not be trying again until Saturday, and is waiting for advice from us in
any event. .
Roger 1'-' , '.'
sent: Wednesday, September 14, 200S 1:37 PM
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charieston)
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1; Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee, Scott M.(Doha); Millette, James
l(Charieston); TaskForce-1; CMSTaskForce1Q; Quinn, Martin R; BordJey, Donna .
Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE$100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Importance: High
Shawn Thorne
U.S. Department of Slate
NEAlARPI Room 4224
Tel. (202) 647-6572
Fax (202) 736-4459
E-mail: lhornesk@state.gov
From: CMS TaskForcelQ(S/ES-O[TF)

sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20059:45 AM .
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); QUinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI); Taskforce-I; Thorne, Shawn K (NENARPI); Grifferty, Michael P;
McGehee, Scott M.(Doha); Millette, James L(Charleston); TaskForce-1
Importance: High
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Andrea Farsakh, NEA rep. Katrina Task Force
-----Original Message---
From: Anderson, RogerW(Charleston)
To: Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna; CMS TaskFQrce1Q
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1; Thome, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI); Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee,
SCott M.(Doha); Millette, James l(Charleston)
SUbject: RE: Depositof UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
with results. .
Roger
---Original Message-····
From: Quinn, Martin R(Abu Dhabi)
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20059:26 AM
To: Bordley, Donna; CMS TaskForcelQ; Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
. Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1; Thorne, Shawn K (NENARPI); Grifferty, Michael P;
McGehee, SCott M.(Doha)
Subject: RE: Depositof UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Mr. Anderson: Would appreciate your help. Correct ABA routing number was given to UAE oovt.
Call back appreciated at 971-2-414-2510. MQ
« Message: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000.000 Katrina Contribution -- UPDATE»
----Original Message---- . :;. . ~
From: BordJey;' Donna

Sent: Wednesday, September 14,'20054:28 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1 Q
Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1
All questions related to EFTs should be sent directly to FSC Charleston, Roger Anderson,
who is the poe on fiscal issues. Donna
----Original Message----
From: CMS TaskForce1 Q(S/ES-OfTF)
Sent: September 14,20054:31 AM
To: Bordley, Donna
Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPJ); TaskForce-1
Subject: Deposit of UAE$1 00,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Donna:
I am the NEA Representative on the Hurricane Katrina Task Force. Embassy Abu
Dhabi just phoned us to say that the GOUAE is trying to transfer its $100,000,000
donation, but is unable to get the money through. We are not sure if the problem is
with the bank routing and account numbers or if there is some other issue. Can you
follow up on this issue? Thanks.
Jim Derrick
NEA
Katrina Task Force
3,
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
From: eMS TaskForce1-Director
Sent: Thursday, September 15,20058:12 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: SES-O_CMS
SUbject: FW: ACTION FOR SA/NEA REP:FW: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>----------
'>From: CMS TaskForce1Q
>Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 7:11:35 PM
>To: CMS TaskForce1-Director; TaskForce-1
>Cc: SES-O CMS; TaskForce-1
>Subject: -RE: ACTION FOR SA/NEA REP:FW: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>Auto forwarded by a Rule
>
I can not find one in the system. I will draft and get it out for clearance.
>From: CMS TaskForce1-Director
>Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 7:00 PM
>To: TaskForce-1
:>Cc: SES-O CMS
>Subject: -ACTION FOR SA/NEA REP:FW: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>
>
>Please verify and send me number of cable which authorized our mission to accept. Need
>Sent: Wednesday, September 14, .2005 3: 17 PM
>To: Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI)
C(Charleston); Hembree, Eric L
>Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>
>Shawn,
>
which validate
>error. "Beneficiary Name" not properly entered at some point along the way. In our
case, .this is
>code number 19000001 which identifies State Dept., data is on telex form from Financial
institution
>but entered in wrong block and subsequently incorrectly into system. ,
>
>Result: Dollars went through Citibank to Fed to Treasury, Treasury
>bounced transaction due to blank beneficiary name. Treasury contacting
>Citibank to see if they can reprocess without new instructions from sender. If not, we
>data to be entered in proper fields.
>
>Roger
> From: Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI)
> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:30 PM
> To: Anderson. Roger W(Charleston)
> Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-I; Grifferty, Michael P; Millette,
James L(Charles.ton) i Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna; Kaplan, Sid L; Carrico, Randy
> Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>
> Thanks very much, Roger - we appreciate your help on this. NEA would be grateful if
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you could keep us updated DCM Martin Quinn is also keeping us posted from Abu Dhabi
(although it's their weekend now). We're trying to keep very close tabs on these pledges
- and certainly we want to ensure that any transmission problems are rectified ASAP. It's
not every day that a country donates $100 million!
>
> Please keep us posted - and let us know if/how NEA/ARPI and post can assist to get
this transfer completed. Thank you very much.
>
> Shawn Thorne
> Desk Officer for DAB and Qatar
> U.S. Department of State
> NEA/ARPI Room 4224
> Tel. (202) 647-6572
> Fax (202) 736-4459
> E-mail: thornesk@state.gov
>
>
> From: Anderson, Roger W
> To: Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI) (NEA/ARPI)
> Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI) (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-I; Grifferty, Michael P(Abu
Dhabi); McGehee, Scott M.(Doha); Millette, James L; TaskForce-I; CMS TaskForce1Q(S/ES-
O/TF); Quinn, Martin R(Abu Dhabi); Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO); Kaplan, Sid L(RM/SPP); Carrico,
Randy C; Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP)
>
> Shawn,
>
> 1) Federal Reserve trying to identify why transaction not accepted into their
system. Waiting for them to
> call me with additional questions, their initial search for the failed transaction
did not find anything.
> Have forwarded them all details we had at hand. Believe, but not verified, that
there was a correspondent bank
> involved which is why FED couldn't see attempt from National Bank of Abu Dhabi to
make deposit.
>
> 2) Had telecon with DCM Quinn, Abu Dhabi at 11:00 EST, post was to fax me paper
documents related to
> deposit, haven't received yet. Paperwork might help answer FED's questions. Post
advises that DAE
> weekend is Thursday/Friday so bank would not be trying again until Saturday, and is
waiting for advice from us in
> any event.
>
> 3) RM/GFS international disbursing and banking offices also involved so that once we
find the key to the
> problem, we can provide targeted advice.
>
> Roger
>
>
> To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston) .
> Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI);TaskForce-1; Grifferty, Michael P;
McGehee, Scott M; (Doha); Millette, James L(Charleston); TaskForce-I; CMS TaskForce1Q;
Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna
> Subject: RE: Deposit of DAB $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
> Importance: High
>
> Hi Roger - could you please update us on where this stands right now? Thanks.
>
> Shawn Thorne
> Desk Officer for UAE and Qatar
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> Tel. (202) 647-6572
> Fax (202).736-4459
>
>
> From: CMS TaskForcelQ(S/ES-O/TF)
> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:45 AM
> To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna
> Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/~PI): TaskForce-I: Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI);
Grifferty, MichaelP; McGehee, Scott M. (Doha); Millette, James L(Charleston); TaskForce-l
> Subject: RE: D~posit of UAB $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
> Importance: High
>
> Many thanks, Roger. We await your confirmation of receipt of UAB donation.
>
> Andrea Farsakh, NEA rep, Katrina Task Force
>
>
> From: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
> Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:41 AM
> To: Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna; CMS TaskForce1Q
> Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-l; Thorne, Shawn K
(NEA/ARPI); Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee, Scott M.(Doha); Millette, James L(Charleston)
> Subject: RE: Deposit of UAB $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>
> Just talked to Treasury and they are calling the FED in NY. Should have
gone through with no ~
> problem if correct routing number and recipient information were
provided. Asking for them to find
> rejected transaction and give us advice on what the problem was. Should
hear quickly and will call
> with results.
>
> Roger
> To: Bordley, Donna; CMS TaskForcelQiAnderson, Roger
W(Charleston)
> Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-l; Thorne, Shawn K
(NEA/ARPI); Grifferty, Michael Pi McGehee, Scott M. (Doha)
> SUbject: RE: Deposit of UAB $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>
>
>
> Mr. Anderson: Would appreciate your help. Correct ~A routing
number was given to UAB Govt. Call back appreciated at 971-2-414-2510. MQ
>
> « Message: RE: Deposit of UAB $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>-- UPDATE »
>
> From: Bordley, Donna
> To: CMS TaskForcelQ
> Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI)i
TaskForce-1
> Subject: RE: Deposit of UAB $100,000,000 Katrina
Contribution
>
> All questions related to EFTs should be sent directly
to FSC
>
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> Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G
(NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1
> Subject: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000
Katrina Contribution
>
> Donna:
>
> I am the NEA Representative on the
Hurricane Katrina Task Force. Embassy Abu Dhabi just phoned us to say that the GOUAE is
trying to transfer its $100,000,000 donation, but is unable to get the money through. We
are not sure if the problem is with the bank routing and account numbers or if there is
some other issue. Can you follow up on this issue? Thanks.
>
> Jim Derrick
> NEA
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From: McCarthy, Deborah A (S/ES-O-CMS)
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 12:05 PM
To: Fox, Stephen R (NEAlRA); Bass, John R (OPS); Morrow, Michael K
SUbject: FW: AP - Weeks before ports consideration, UAE gave $100 million for Katrina
Here is article on UAE contribution. -'
From: La Force, Hudson (mailto:HUDSON.LA.FORCE@ED.GOV]

Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 9:03 AM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A (S/ES-O-CMS)
Subject: RE: AP - Weeks before ports consideration, UAE gave $100 million for Katrina
Deborah --
Please send me a list of the donors and amounts donated.
When is the best time to talk today? I could do 12:30, 2:30, 3:30 or 5:30.
Hudson
From: Nordquist, DJ [mailto:DJ.Nordquist@dhs.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 7:12 PM
To: La Force, Hudson; Sullivan, Kevin; Aspey, Susan
Cc: Stirling, Andrew
Subject: FW: AP - weeks before ports consideration, UAE gave $100 million for
Katrina
From: White House News Update [mailto:News.Update@WhiteHouse.Gov]

sent:. Thursday, February 23, 2006 6:53 PM
To: News Update - wires
Subject: AP/- Weeks before ports consideration, UAE gave $100 million for Katrina
weeks before ports consideration, UAE gave $100 million for Katrina
By TED BRIDIS
WASHINGTON (AP) Weeks before one of its companies sought U.S. approval for its ports
deal, the United Arab Emirates contributed $100 million to help victims of Hurricane
Katrina, officials confirmed Thursday.
The Bush administration said the money it received from the United Arab Emirates was
nearly four times as much as it received from all oth~r countries combined. Other
countries, including some in the Middle East, also pledged large contributions but have
IlflNITED Sf~T~dl~zaYl\lENTOF STATE
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The White House said the $100 million for storm victims demonstrates the close
relationship between the two governments now caught in a firestorm over the potential
security risks of state-owned Dubai Ports World running operations at six major U.S.
ports.
The money from· the United Arab Emirates was previously described by the State
Department only as a "very large' I contribution. The White House said so far it has
received $126 million in international donations, including the UAE money.
The administration said there was no connection between the request for U.S.
approval of the $6.8 billion ports deal and the UAE contribution. It disclosed details
about the donation to support President Bush's description of the nations as important
allies.
-'There was no connection between the two events," said Adam Ereli, the deputy
State Department spokesman.
Robert Kimmitt, deputy secretary at the Treasury Department, told senators Thursday
that Dubai Ports World first approached U.S. officials Oct. 17 to discuss a proposed
purchase of London-based Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co., which runs
significant operations at six large U.S. ports.
Kimmitt said the company informally approached Treasury officials to discuss

preliminary stages of the purchase. A formal review of the proposed sale started on Dec.
16, Kimmitt told the Senate Armed Services Committee.
The United Arab Emirates sent its $100 million Katrina donation on Sept. 21 using an
electronic transfer to an account at the State Department, the White House said. Two-
thirds of the money was given to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help
coordinate aid to 100,000 families. The rest was sent to the Education Department to help
rebuild schools and universities near New Orleans that were damaged by the storm.
The United Arab Emirates has long-standing ties to the Bush family. Records show the
UAE and one of its sheikhs contributed at least $1 million before 1995 to the Bush Library
Foundation, which established the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station,
Texas. The executive chairman of Dubai Ports World, Ahmed bin Sulayem, is not"listed among
donors. .
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Susan Raddant
Action Officer
NEA/ARPI
202-647-9928
From: Carrico, Randy C

sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 12:15 PM
To: Anderson, Roger W; Quinn, Martin R(Abu Dhabi); Thome, Shawn K (NEAjARPI)(NEA/ARPI)
Cc: Grifferty, Michael P(Abu Dhabi); Millette, James L; Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO); Kaplan, Sid l(RM/SPP);
Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP); Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI)(NEA/ARPI)
. Roger
We have talked to the Fed and they confirmed that Treasury reversed the deposit and that the National Bank
of Abu Dhabi will have to re-submit the wire throu;h their correspondent to the Treasury. Citibank will not
. change the request they received to add ther._ Ito the wire. Fedwire does not carry a field for B2
payment Favoring, only a field for the Benefi~l5fy arne .
Randy
·····Original Message---
sent: . Thursday, september 15, 2005 7:39 AM
To: Quinn, Martin R{Abu Dhabi); Thome, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI){NEA/ARPI)
ee: Grifferty, MIchael P(AbuDhabi); Millette, JamesLi Bordley, Donna{RM/CFO)i Kaplan, Sid L{RM/SPP); cameo,
RandyC; Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP); Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPJ){NEA/ARPI)
Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE$100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Martin,
Correct. Only that data should be in the beneficiary name field. We will continue to follow up on the status
of
receiving the credit from Cilibank so that you will know before Saturday what needs to be done if anything.
Thanks for the fax it helped confirm the problem.
Roger
·····Origlnal M~ge---
From: Quinn, Martin R{Abu Dhabi)
sent: Thursday, September 15, 200S 6:25.AM
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charieston)i Thome, Shawn K{NEA/ARPI)
CC: Grifferty, Michael P; Millette, James L(Charleston)i Bordley, ponna: Kaplan, Sid Li Carrico, RandyC
(01arleston); Hembree, Eric Li Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI)
SUbject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Roger, So the code numberr (should be entered on the telex transfer form opposite
"Beneficiary Name" rather thM as
PayFnent Favouring." Is that correct? Pis advise and we will
instruct UAEG accordingly on Saturday. Martin
-~---Orjginal Message-----
. From: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
To: Thorne, Shawn K (NEAlARPI)
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEAlARPI); TaskForce-1; Grifferty, Michael P; Millette, James L
(Charleston); Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna; Kaplan, Sid L; Carrico, Randy C
(Charleston); Hembree, Eric L
Shawn,
Problem identified. Treasury called with specifics. Also received documents from post which
validate
error. "Beneficiary Name" not properly entered at some point along the way. In our case,
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Sent: Saturday. February 25, 2006 11:49 AM
To: Fox, Stephen R (NENRA); NEA-ARPI-DL; Brown, Paul A (EB)
Cc: NEA-RA-DL; Sison, Michele J; John, Oliver B; deMontluzin, Brooke E
Steve, Good to know. Thanks. Martin
From: Fox, Stephen R (NEA/RA)

To: NEA-ARPI-DL; Quinn, Martin R; Brown, Paul A (EB)
Cc: NEA-RA-DL
SUbject: FW: AP - Weeks before ports consideration, UAE gave $100 million for Katrina
I've just cleared on press guidance noting that the remaining unspent UAE-donated funds (about
$5m) will be transferred to the Dept of Education for use in "rebuilding schools." In fact, they will go
to help rebuild Dillard and Xavier universities, two historically black colleges in New Orleans (though I
would not focus on this). In consultation with ARPI, we recommended that the UAE funds not/not be
.used for reconstruction of K-12 schools, because more than half the-students in New Orleans go to
schools operated by the Roman Catholic archdiocese. '
Article below points to the donation as an indication of the dose link between the U.S. and UAE well
before the ports"issl1e'arose:~':·""(l:Jnmentioned<are'everi"largef'Saudi-and 'Kuwaiti donations that are
still in the pipeline). .
Steve Fox;
Acting Director, NEAlRA
Office of Regional Affairs
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Department of State
Tel: (202) 647-4505
Fax: (202) 647-7837
From: Mccarthy, Deborah A (S/ES-O-CMS)(S/ES-O_CMS)

To: Fox; Stephen R (NENRA); Bass, John R (OPS); Morrow, Michael K
Subject: FW: AP - Weeks before ports consideration, UAE gave $100 million for Katrina
Here is article on UAE contribution.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE ,3

. DATE/CASE In: 20 JUL 2006 200503991 'UNCLASSIFIED
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From: La Force, Hudson [mailto:HUOSON.LA.FORCE@EO.GOvj
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 9:03 AM
To: Mccarthy, Deborah A (SjES-O-CMS)
Deborah --
Please send me a list of the donors and amounts donated.
When is the best time to talk today? I could do 12:30, 2:30,3:30 or 5:30.
Hudson
-----Original Message----- .
From: Nordquist, OJ [mailto:OJ,Nordquist@dhs.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 7:12 PM
To: La Force, Hudson; Sullivan, Kevin; Aspey, Susan
Cc: Stirling, Andrew
Subject: FW: AP - Weeks before ports consideration, UAE gave $100 million for Katrina
From: White House News Update [mailto:News.Update@WhiteHouse,Gov]

sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 6:53 PM
To: NewsUpdate - wires
Subject: AP - Weeks before ports consideration, UAE gave $100 million for Katrina
Weeks before ports consideration, UAE gave $100 million for: Katrina
By TED BRIDIS
WASHINGTON (AP) Weeks before one of its companies sought U.S. approval for its ports deal, the United
Arab Emirates contributed $100 million to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, officials confirmed Thursday.
The Bush administration said the money it received from the United Arab Emirates was nearly four times as
much as it received from all other countries combined. Other countries, including some in the Middle East,
also pledged large contributions but have not yet sent the money. .
The White House said the $100 million for storm victims demonstrates the close relationship between the
two governments now caught in a firestorm over the potential security risks of state-owned Dubai Ports
World running operations at six major U.S. ports.
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The money from the United Arab Emirates was previously described by the State Department only as a
"very large" contribution. The White House said so far it has received $126 million in international
donations, including the UAE money.
The administration said there was no connection between the request for U.S. approval of the $6.8 billion
ports deal and the UAE contribution. It disclosed details about the donation to support President Bush's
description of the nations as important allies.
"There was no connection between the two events," said Adam Ereli, the deputy State Department
spokesman.
Robert Kimmitt, deputy secretary at the Treasury Department, told senators Thursday that Dubai Ports
World first approached U.S. officials Oct. 17 to discuss a proposed purchase of London-based Peninsular
and Oriental Steam Navigation Co., which runs significant operations at six large U.S. ports.
Kimmitt said the company informally approached Treasury officials to discuss preliminary stages of the
purchase. A formal review of the proposed sale started on Dec. 16, Kimmitt told the Senate Armed Services
Committee.
The United Arab Emirates sent.its $100 million Katrina donation on Sept. 21 using an electronic transfer to
an account at the State Department, the White House said. Two-thirds of the money was given to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency to help coordinate aid to 100,000 families. The rest was sent to the
Education Department to help rebuild schools and universities near New Orleans that were damaged
by the storm.
The United Arab Emirates has long-standing ties to the Bush family. Records show the DAE and one of its
i'''I'~,~;",,;:,~;,.,sheikhs,cQI'l~ributed at least $1 million before 1995 to the Bush Library Foundation, which established the
. .: .. r: George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. The executive chairman ofDubai Ports World,
. Ahmed bin Sulayem, is not listed among donors.
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Subject: SECRETARY'S MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION FOR HURRICANE KATRINA AID FROM
THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION FOR HURRICANE KATRINA AID FROM THE UNITED
ARAB EMIRATES
1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO PM SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN ZAYED AL
NAHYAN. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF THE SECRETARY'S MESSAGE BUT
HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UAE WISHES TO DO SO. THERE WILL BE NO SIGNED
ORIGINAL.
2. BEGIN TEXT:
YOUR HIGHNESS:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY REGARDING THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY
HURRICANE KATRINA, O~E OF THE MOST DESTRUCfIVE HURRICANES IN u.S. HISTORY. IT IS
COMFORTING TO HAVE SUCH CARING PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE REACHING OUT TO US AT THIS
TRAGIC TIME.
I DEEPLY APPRECIATE THE UAE'S OFFER TO PROVIDE $100.MILLION

IN AID IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE KATRINA. WE WERE PLEASED
TO ACCEPT YOUR GENEROUS ASSISTANCE AND KNOW THAT THE UAE
HAS BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE A GREAT HELP IN THE RELIEF EFFORT.
PRESIDENT BUSH AND I REALIZE THAT THE UAE'S AID IS PARTICULARLY GENEROUS, AND THE
PRESIDENT HIGHLIGHTED THE UAE'S ASSISTANCE ACCORDINGLY IN HIS PUBLIC REMARKS SEPTEMBER 9.
I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONCERN.
SINCERELY,
CONDOLEEZZA RICE
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Sent: 'Thursday, February 23, 20062:30 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A (S/ES-O-CMS); Bass, John R (OPS)
Subject: Katrina; Donation Questions
I
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Deborah I
Can you help track down an answer to the questions below, I need to respond tonight if
possible. Many thanks I
The White House fact sheet last night said UAE provided $100 million to help Katrina
victims: "The UAE was one Ii:>f the first nations to offer financial aid to the u.s. after
Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast. UAE's $100 million donation was one of the
largest by any nation." II
My question: How was the donation made, when exactly and who got the money.
r
I
Many thanks I
--Jed
Jed Meline
National Security Council
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FM SECSTATE WASHOC IMMEDIATE

TO AMEMBASSY DOHA
AMEMBASSY RIYADH, IMMEDIATE
AMEMBASSY KUWAIT, IMMEDIATE
INFO JOINT STAFF WASHOC PRIORITY
SECDEF WASHOC PRIORITY
DHS
USAID/OFDA
NORTHCOM
DOHA FOR THE AMBASSADOR
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, EAID, PREL, US, QA, KU, SA
SUBJ: Acceptance of Offer
REF: State 163278
1. Niact precedence due to need for weekend action. Please notify at

OOB.
i. (U) This is an action request. Embassy Doha, see para 3. Embassies

Riyadh and Kuwait, see para 4.
For Embassy Doha
3. (U) The Department instructs the Ambassador to deliver the following

request to appropriate host government officials for assistance with
Hurricane Katrina relief operations.
4. (U) Begin points:
On behalf of the President, the United States Government, and all

Americans, I welcome and accept your country's kind offer to provide
$100 million in assistance for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. This
is a very much appreciated demonstration of the strong ties between our
countries. We appreciate this gesture of support in our hour of need.
-- Your government may transmit the funds, in U.S. Dollars, via wire
transfer using the following information:
ABA ROUTING NUMBER: 02010-3000-4

BENEFICIARY 'BANK: TREAS NYC
BENEFICIARY NAME: 19000001
AMOUNT: $100,000,000

REVIEW AUTHORITY:.FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 27 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
-,
-- The donation must be in u.s. dollars rather than foreign currency to

prevent difficulties with the transmittal of funds.
End points.
For Embassies Riyadh and Kuwait
5. (U) The Department requests that the Embassy deliver the following
message to appropriate senior host government officials regarding the
Qatari pledge.
6. (U) Begin remarks:
The United States Government has received a very generous pledge of

$100 million in relief assistance for the victims of hurricane Katrina
from the State of Qatar.
-- [for Embassy Riyadh] We appreciate very much King Abdullah's offer

of assistance, made to the President in the immediate aftermath of the
storm. The magnitude of the relief, recovery, and reconstruction task
facing us is now becoming clear, and it will be one of the greatest the
United States has ever faced.
~- We are not suggesting what level of pledge of assistance your

government may wish to make, but our needs in recovering from this
disaster are going to be very great.
-- As we are grateful to the people of Qatar, we will be grateful to

you for any assistance you can offer.
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DRAFTED: NEA/RA: S Fox 7-45-5

CLEARED: Task Force
APPRlVED: NEA/FO: G Gray
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Anderson,Roger W

To: Thorne, Shawn K (NENARPI}(NEAlARPI)
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI)(NENARPI); TaskForce-1; Grifferty, Michael P(Abu Dhabi);
Millette, James L; QUinn, Martin R(Abu Dhabi); Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO); Kaplan, Sid L
(RM/SPP); Carrico, Randy C; Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP)
Shawn,
Treasury called with specifics. Also received documents from post which validate
Name" not properly entered at some point along the way. In our case, this is
--oioiiiiii~ ............:-·hich identifies State Dept., data is on telex form from Financial institution
r---..... B2
u en ere In wrong ock and subsequently incorrectly into system.
data to be entered in proper fields.
Roger
From: Thome, Shawn K (NENARPI)
sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:30 PM
Cc: Misenheimer, AlanG (NENARPI); Taskforce-I; Grifferty, Michael P; Millette, James L(Chal1eston); QUinn, Martin R; Bordley,
Donna; Kaplan, Sid L; Carrico, Randy C(Charleston); Hembree, EricL
Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,OOO~OOO Katrina Contribution
Thanks very much, Roger. we appreciate your help on this. NEA would be gratefUl if you could keep us updated
OeM Martin Quinn is also keeping us posted from Abu Dhabi (although it's their weekend now). We're trying to keep
very close tabs on these pledges - and certainly we want to ensure that any transmission problems are rectified ASAP .
. It's not every day that a country donates $100 million!
Please keep us posted - and let us know if/how NENARPI and post can assist to get this transfer completed. Thank
you very much,
Shawn Thome
NEAlARPI Room 4224
Tel. (202) 647-6572 .
Fax (202) 736-4459
E-mail: thornesk@state.goY

sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20052:08 PM
To: Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI)(NEA/ARPI) .
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI)(NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1; Grifferty, Michael P(Abu Dhabi); McGehee, Scott M.
(Doha); Millette, James L; TaskForce-1; CMS TaskForce1Q(S/ES-OfTF); Quinn, Martin R(Abu Dhabi); Bordley, Donna
(RM/CFO); Kaplan, Sid L(RM/SPP); Carrico, Randy C; Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP)
Shawn,
1) Federal Reserve trying to identify Why transaction not accepted into their system. Waiting for them to
involved which is why FED couldn't see attempt from National Bank of Abu Dhabi to make deposit
DATE/CASE ID: 16 AUG 2006 200503991
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2) Had telecon with OeM Quinn, Abu Dhabi at 11:00 EST, post was to fax me paper documents related to
deposit, haven't received yet. Paperwork might help answer FED's questions. Post advises that UAE .
weekend is Thursday/Friday so bank would not be trying again until Saturday, and is waiting for advice from us in
any event.
Roger
-----Orlginal Message----
5ent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 1:37 PM
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1i Grifferty, Michael Pi McGehee, Scott M.(Doha); Millette, James L(Charleston)i
TaskForce-1i eMS TaskForce1Qi Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna
Importance: High
Shawn Thorne
NENARPI Room 4224
Tel. (202) 647-8572
Fax (202) 736-4459
E-mail: thornesk@state.gov
From: CMS TaskForcelQ(S/ES-O/TF)

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:45 AM·
. To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)i Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI); Taskforce-I; Thome, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI); Grifferty, MichaelP; McGehee,
Scott M.(Doha); Millette, James L(Charleston)i TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Deposit ofUAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Importance: High
Andrea Farsakh, NEA rep, Katrina Task Force
-----Orlglnal Message-----
sent: Wednesday, september 14, 20059:41 AM
To: Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna; eMS TaskForcelQ
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1;Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI); Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee, SCottM.{Doha);
Millette, James L(Charleston)
with results.
Roger
sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:26 AM
To: Bordley, Donna; CMSTaskForce1Q; Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-I; Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI); Grlfferty, Michael P; McGehee,
Scott M.{Doha) .
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Mr. Anderson: Would appreciate your help. Correct ABA routing number was given to UAE Govt. Call
back appreciated at 971-2-414-2510. MQ
« Message: RE: Deposit of UAE $100.000,OO~ Katrina Contribution - UPDATE»
---a-Original Message--·
From: Bordley, Donna
To: CMS TaskForce1Q
Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI); TaskForce-1
All questions related to EFTs should be sent directly to FSC Charleston, Roger Anderson, who is
the POC on fiscal issues. Donna
----Original Message--
From: CMS TaskForce1Q(S/ES-OfTF)
Sent: September 14, 20054:31 AM
To: Bordley, Donna
Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI); TaskForce-1
Subject: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Donna:
I am the NEA Representative on the Hurricane Katrina Task Force. Embassy Abu Dhabi
just phoned us to say that the GOUAE is trying to transfer its $100,000,000 donation, but
is unable to get the money through. We are not sure if the problem is with the bank
routing and account numbers or if there is some other issue. Can you follow up on this
issue? Thanks.
Jim Derrick
NEA
Katrina Task Force
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Anderson, Roger W
From: Thorne, Shawn K (NEAJARP1)

Sent: . Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:30 PM
To: Anderson, Roger W
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEAJARPI)(NENARPI); TaskForce-1; Grifferty, Michael P(AbuDhabi);
Millette, James L; Quinn, Martin R(Abu Dhabi}; Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO); Kaplan, Sid L
(RM/SPP); Carrico, RandyC; Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP)
Thanks very much, Roger - we appreciate your help on this. NEA would be grateful if you could keep us updated DCM
Martin Quinn is also keeping us posted from Abu Dhabi (although it's their weekend now). We're trying to keep very close
tabs on these pledges - and certainly we want to ensure that any transmission problems are rectified ASAP. It's not every
day that a country donates $100 million!
Please keep US posted - and let us know if/how NEAlARPI and post can assist to get this transfer completed. Thank you
. very much. .
Shawn Thome
NENARPI Room 4224
Tel. (202) 647-6572
Fax (202) 736-4459 .
E-mail: thornesk@state.gov

sent: Wednesday, September 14,20052:08 PM
To: Thorne, Shawn K (NENARPI)(NEA/ARPI)
Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NENARPI)(NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1; Grifferty, Michael P(Abu Dhabi); McGehee, Scott M.
(Doha); Millette, James L; TaskForce-1; CMS TaskForce1Q(S/ES-O{TF); Quinn, Martin R(Abu Dhabi); Bordley, Donna
(RMjCFO); Kaplan, Sid L(RM/SPP); Carrlco, Randy C; Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP)
Shawn,
involved which is why FED couldn't see attempt from National Bank of Abu Dhabi to make deposit.
2) Had telecon with DCM Quinn, Abu Dhabi at 11:00 EST, post was to fax me paper documents related to
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From: CMS TaskForce1-Director
Sent: Thursday, September 15. 2005 7:00 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: SES-O CMS
Subject: ACTION FOR SAINEAREP:FW: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Please verify and send me number of cable which authorized our mission to accept. Need
>To: Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI)' '
L(Charleston); Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna; Kaplan, sid L; carrico, Randy
C(Charleston); Hembree, Eric L '
>Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000',000 Katrina Contribution
>
>Shawn,
>
which validate
>error. to Beneficiary Name" not properly entered at some point along the'way. In our
case, this is
institution
»but; entered in wrong block and, subsequently incorrectly into system.'
>
>Result: Dollars went through r~i tiba~nk .it.o.. F,ed; to Treasury, Treasury
>bounced transaction due to, blank bene f.i'c i ar'y name. Treasury contacting
>Citibank to see if they can rep'i'oces's ~ithout new instructions from sender. If not, we
sda t a to be entered in proper ffelds.'"
>
>Roger
>To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
C(Charleston); Hembree, Eric L '
>
>Thanks very much, Roger - we appreciate your help on this. NEA would be grateful if you
it's their weekend now),. We're trying to keep very close tabs on these pledges - and
every day that a country\donates $100 million!
I
>
>Please keep us posted - and let uS know if/how NEA/ARPI and post can assist to get this
transfer completed. Thank you very much~
>
>Shawn Thorne
>U.S. Department of State
>NEA/ARPI Room 4224
>Tel. (202) 647-6572
>Fax (202 )" 736-4459
>
>-------------------------
DATE/CASE 10: 19 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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>F~om: Anderson, Roger W

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>Sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 2:08 PM
>To: Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI) (NEA/ARPI)
>Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI) (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-I; Grifferty,
>Michael p(Abu Dhabi); McGehee, Scott M. (Doha); Millette, James L;
>TaskForce~l; CMS TaskForce1Q(S/ES-O/TF); Quinn, Martin R(Ahu Dhabi};
>Bordley, Donna (RM/CFO) ; Kaplan, Sid L(RM/SPP}; Carrico, Randy Ci
>Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP)
>
>Shawn,
>
>1} Federal Reserve trying to identify why transaction not accepted into
>their system. Waiting for them to call me with additional questions, their initial
search for the failed transaction did not find anything.
>Have forwarded them ail details we had at hand. Believe, but not
>verified, that there was a correspondent bank involved which is why FED couldn't see
attempt from National Bank of Abu Dhabi to make deposit.
>
>2) Had telecon with DCM Quinn, Abu Dhabi at 11:00 EST, post was to fax
>me paper documents related to deposit, haven't received yet. Paperwork
>might help answer FED's questions. Post advises that UAE weekend is Thursday/Friday so
bank would not be trying again until Saturday, and is waiting for advice from us in
>any event.
>
>3} RM/GFS international disbursing and banking offices also involved so
>that once we find the key to the problem, we can provide targeted advice.
>
>Roger
>
>
> ~ent: Wednesday, Septe!T'ber.14,:, 200,5; 1:37 PM "" ., '..>.•. ".
> To: Anderson, RogerW (Charles t orr) , ~ 1 , , ; : . / ..
> Cc: Misenheimer, A'lanG (i;'EA:/ARPI); ,TaskForce-I; Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee, ; , 1 '
Scott M. (Doha)'; Millette, James L(Charleston}i TaskForce-I; CMS TaskForcelQ; Quinn, Martin
R; Bordley, Donna "
> Importance: High
>
> .
> Shawn Thorne.
> Tel. (202) 647-6572
> Fax (202) 736-4459
>
>
> From: CMS TaskForceIQ(S/ES-O/TF)
> To.: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston): Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna
> Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-I; Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI);
Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee, Scott M. (Doha); Millette, James L(Charleston): TaskForce~I
> Subject: RE:Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina contribution
> Importance: High
>
> Many thanks, Roger. We await your confirmation of receipt of UAE donation.
>
>
>
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> • ~
Sent: Wednesday, sePtembe~~!o~S9~I~~l)
> To: Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna; CMS TaskForce1Q
> Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-I; Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI);
>
> Just talked to Treasury and they are calling the FED in NY. Should,have gone
through with no
quickly and will call
> with results.
>
> Roger
> To: Bordley, Donna; CMS TaskForce1Q; Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
> Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contrlbution
>
>
>
> Mr. Anderson: Would appreciate your help. Correct ABA routing number
was given to UAE Govt. Call back appreciated at 971-2-414-?510. MQ
>
> « Message: RE: Deposit of UAB $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>UPDATE »
>
> --~--Original Message-----
~-; \'" ','; -~:> .•. From: Bordley, D o n n a " ," 'j'" " ".
.{l",_ J. ;:>. Sent: Wednesday, 'September 14, 2005';4::28 PW:.' " ~ i :;.:.
To: CMS TaskForce1Q i' :,'
> Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan. .G (NEA/ARPI);

.-: ~
'TaskForce-I'
> Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina
Contribution
>
FSC
>Charleston, Roger Anderson, who is the POC on f i.sc a I issues. Donna
>
> Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G
(NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1
> SUbject: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina
Contribution
>
> Donna:
>
transfer its $100,000,000 donation, but is unable to get the money through. We are not
sure if the problem is with the bank routing and account numbers or if there is some other
>
> Jim Derrick
> NEA
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UNCLASSIFIED· DLSlo
From: Gisvold, Lisa C
To: SES-O_CMS; Bass, John R (OPS)
Subject: FW: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Appears that UAB didn't include correct data in the proper field. See message from Roger
below - should be fixed by early next week. Lisa
Lisa Gisvold
Program Officer UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Crisis Management Support REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
Operations Center DATE/CASE ID: 18 OCT 2006 200503991
US Department of State
Tel: 202-647-7640

>To: Gisvold, Lisa C
>Subject: FW: Deposit of UAB $100,000,000 K~~ 1a Contribution
>
>Latest status. We will likely not see \pt of these funds
~th:rough the Treasury before next JM"'-~'
. .
~ Roger Anderson '\

>From: Anderson, Roger ~
>Sent: Wednesday, SeptemL ~
>To: T~orne, . Shawn K (NEA/(ARP/i / . .
»cc . Mi.serihe Lrner , Alan G NEA" /_skForce-l; Grlfferty., Mlchael P(Abu
Dhabi); Millette, James L; Quinn, ....---'Dhabi); Bordley, Donna (RM/CFO); Kaplan, Sid
L (RM/SPP); Carrico, Randy C; Hemb. ~'(RM/BP)
:subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $10\~~060 Katrina Contribution
>Shawn,
>
which validate
>error. "Beneficiary Name" not properly entered at some point along the way. In our
case, this is
institution
>but entered in wrong block and subsequently incorrectly into system.
>
>Result: Dollars went through Citibank to Fed to Treasury, Treasury
>bounced transaction due to blank beneficiary name. Treasury contacting
>Citibank to see if they can reprocess without new instructions from sender. If not, we
will be advised and will request (through Embassy) that UAB resend, specifying
>data to be entered in proper fields.
>
>Roger
>To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
L(Charleston); Quinn, Martin Rj Bordley, Donna; Kaplan, sid L; Carrico, Randy
C(Charleston); Hembree, Eric L
>
>Thanks very much, Roger - we appreciate your help on this. NEA would be grateful if you
1
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it's their weekend now). We're trying to keep very close tabs on these pledges - and
every day that a country donates $100 million!
>
>Please keep us posted - and let us know if/how NEA/ARPI and post can assist to get this
transfer completed. Thank you very much."
>
>Shawn Thorne
.>U. S. Department of State
>NEA/ARPI Room 4224
>Tel. (202) 647-6572
>Fax (202) 736-4459
>
>-------:---....,...-----c-------------
>From: Anderson, Roger W
>To: Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI) (NEA/ARPI)
>Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI) (NEA/ARPI)i TaskForce-I; Grifferty,
>Michael P(Abu Dhabi); McGehee, Scott M. (Doha); Millette, James Li
>TaskForce-1i CMS TaskForcelQ(S/ES-O/TF)i Quinn, Martin R(Abu Dhabi)i
>Bordley, Oonna(RM/CFO)i Kaplan, Sid L(RM/SPP)i Carrico, Randy Ci
>Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP)
>Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE$lOO,OOO,OOO Katrina Contribution
>
>Shawn,
>
>1) Federal Reserve trying to identify why transaction not accepted into
>their system. waiting for them to call me with additional questions, their initial
search for the failed transaction did not find anything.
>Have forwarded them all details we had at hand. Believe, but not
>verified, that there was a correspondent bank involved which is why FED couldn't see
attempt from National Bank of Abu Dhabi to make deposit.
>
>2) Had telecon with OCM Quinn, Abu Dhabi at 11:00 EST, post was to fax
>me paper documents related to deposit, haven't received yet. Paperwork
>might help answer FED'S questions. Post advises that UAE weekend is Thursday/Friday so
bank would not be trying again until Saturday, and is waiting for advice from us in
>any event.
>
>3) RM/GFS international disbursing and banking offices also involved so
>that once we find the key to the problem, we can provide targeted advice.
>
>Roger
>
>
> To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
> Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI)i TaskForce-Ii "Grifferty, Michael Pi McGehee,'
Scott M. (Doha)i Millette, James L(Charleston)i TaskForce-Ii CMS TaskForce1Qi Quinn, Martin
R; Bordley, Donna
> Importance: High
>
>
> Shawn Thorne
> Tel. (202) 647-6572
> Fax (202) 736-4459
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>
>
> To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)i Quinn, Martin R; Eordley, Donna
> Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G(NEA/ARPI) i TaskForce-1; Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI);
Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee, Scott M. (Doha); Millette, James L(Charleston)i TaskForce-1
> SUbject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
> Importance: High
>
> Many thanks, Roger. We await your confirmation of receipt of UAE donation.
>
.>
>
> To: Quinn, Martin R; Bordley, Donna; CMS TaskForce1Q .
> Cc: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1; Thorne, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI)i
> Subject:' RE:' Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>
> Just talked to Treasury and they are calling the FED in NY. Should have gone
through with n o . I
quickly and will call
> with results.
>
> Roger
> -----original Message-----
> To: Bordley, Donna; CMS TaskForcelQ; Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
> Subject: RE: Deposit ofUAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>
>
> Thanks ",,:ery much. Doing that right now.
>
> Mr. Anderson: Would appreciate your help_ Correct ABA routing number
was given to UAE Govt. Call back appreciated at 971-2-414-2510. MQ
>
> « Message: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
>UPDATE »
>
> From: Bordley, Donna
> Sent: wednesday~ September 14, 2005 4:28 PM
> To:. CMS TaskForce1Q
> Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI);
TaskForce-1
> SUbject: RE: Deposit of ·UAE $100,000,000 Katrina
Contribution
>
FSC
>
> Cc: Quinn, Martin Ri Misenheimer, Alan G
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UNCLASSIFIED
(NEA/ARPI)i TaskForce-1
> Subject: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina
Contribution
>
> Donna:
>
"transfer its $100,000,000 donation, but is unable to get the money through. We are not
sure if the problem is with the bank routing and account numbers or if there is some other
>
> Jim Derrick
> MEA
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LTLI'~A
04/06/06 7-6611
TFUSOl: JCOPENHAVER
S/ES-O:PMAYER TF: DSAINZ NEA/RA: SFOX

OFDA: TSTITT L: PGUTHRIE
IMMEDIATE ABU DHABI
E:O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR, ASEC, CASC, 'EAID r AMGT, PREL, US, TC
SUBJECT: TFUS01: ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA

ASSISTANCE FROM THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
REFS: ABU DHABI 3824
1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2, 4, and

5.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to

the United Arab Emirates assistance offers for Hurricane
Katrina. Embassy Abu Dhabi should deliver the points in
para 4 at the highest appropriate level ..
3. (SBU) Talking points for use with UAEG:
The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offer

of assistance from the United Arab Emirates in the
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina~
-- . The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the U;S.

Government emergency response authorities continue to
determine what is required most urgently to meet the
-immediate needs of those suffering from the hurricqne's
impact.
We accept your generous offer in the amount of
UNCLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE 10: 07 SEP 2006200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
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$100 Million and, on behalf of the United States

Government and all America:ns, we thank you for this
assistance.
Your government may transmit funds, in U.S. dollars,

via wire transfer using, the fo~lowing information:
ABA Routing Number: I . B2

Benef~ciary Bank: IREAS NYC
Beneficiary Name: 19000001
Amount: Approximately $100 million
Contributor Name: Government ,of the Unitd Arab Emirates
./
The donation should be in U.S. dollars rather than

foreign currency to prevent difficulties with the
transmittal of funds. If your government is unable to
make a u.s. dollar denominated transfer, the Embassy will
provide further instructions on making contributions in
local currency.
-- To ensure that the donation is properly tracked and

acknowledged; we ask that you convey the above information
to the Embassy once the transfer is initiated.
End points.
5. (IF APPLICABLE) Action request for Post: Please

provide the Hurricane Katrina Task Force, preferably via
front-channel cable, with:
-- Name and contact information of UAEG'point of contact -

preferably English-speaking.
-~Name.and contact info of Post's point of contact on this

matter.
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TFUS01: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 911612005

Shift 2 (1500-1800)
NEAlSA Representative End of Shift Report - Georgia DeBell NEAlSAlEX
• Saudi Arabia - Obtained L clearance on AGFUND gift of $25,000. Acceptance

cable held by Task Force Director forclarification of AGFUND.
• UAE: Acceptance cable for gift of$lOO million sent.
• Tunisia: Acceptance cable sent
• Palestinian Authority: Acceptance cable sent.
• Egypt: Acceptance cable sent.
SA:
• Nepal: acceptance cable sent
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DATE/CASE ID: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
RELEASEtfrNFtJ&
TFUS01: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/13/05
Shift (1500-2300)
NEA Representative End of Shift Report - Chuck Lawson
Jordan - (1830) The desk is still waiting for a reply from Jordan to the suggestion that
they contribute medical supplies (no drugs), such as first aid kits, instead of the Mobile
Hospitals Jordan offered. Jordanian Embassy officer Maher Matalka told Lawson that
they are having difficulty identifying suppliers that can provide supplies on a timely basis
(Matalka said supplies are indicating 4-6 week delivery times).
WC'Ji~ (for 0700-1500 shift): Contact Michael Singh, Jordan Desk, for update. ,
V.A.E. - (0946) Embassy Abu Dhabi reported transfer details ofthe September 12 telex
transfer of the V.A.E. 's $100 million donation. The Matrix has been updated.
~i~ (for 0700-1500 shift): Confirm receipt with RM.
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DATE/CASE In: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED

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From: CMS TaskForce1 K .

EAP Issues Taskforce 1

9/61200512:00 and 12:20 am .

Same information as fax received subsequently in Beijing 14562 .

• EAP- confirm that EAP has approved Min principle"

PM is looking at aircraft authorization and point of entry.

Thank you! Paul Blankenship

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

~~ (for 0700-1500 shift): Confimi receipt with RM.

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More guidance to field.

SUBJECT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

REF: STATE 163279

1. As foreign governments, individuals and organizations continue to provide assistance

5. SUMMARY OF FOREIGN OFFERS ACCEPTED OR PLAN TO ACCEPT

COUNTRY .FOREIGN OFFERS

From: Gisvold, Lisa C

From: Anderson, Roger W

Thanks very much. Doing that right now.

«Message: HE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution -- UPDATE» )- ,- ..

TO: SECSTATE WASHOe - IMMEDIATE

Embassy received fax today from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

There were no new Fedwire Donations as of this morning.

Nancy Walden UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Deborah and Peter,

Tracking: Recipient Read

From: Morrow, Michael K

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

From: eMS TaskForce1-Director RELEA~SED IN FULL

From: CMS TaskForce1Q

from: Anderson, Roger W

Roger 1'-' , '.'

From: CMS TaskForcelQ(S/ES-O[TF)

Many thanks, Roger. We await your confirmation of receipt of UAE donation.

Thanks very much. Doing that right now.

« Message: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000.000 Katrina Contribution -- UPDATE»

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From: BordJey;' Donna

Here is article on UAE contribution. -'

From: La Force, Hudson (mailto:HUDSON.LA.FORCE@ED.GOV]

From: White House News Update [mailto:News.Update@WhiteHouse.Gov]

Kimmitt said the company informally approached Treasury officials to discuss

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From: Carrico, Randy C

Steve, Good to know. Thanks. Martin

From: Fox, Stephen R (NEA/RA)

From: Mccarthy, Deborah A (S/ES-O-CMS)(S/ES-O_CMS)

Here is article on UAE contribution.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE ,3

Please send me a list of the donors and amounts donated.

From: White House News Update [mailto:News.Update@WhiteHouse,Gov]

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I DEEPLY APPRECIATE THE UAE'S OFFER TO PROVIDE $100.MILLION

I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONCERN.

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