00:00So, of course, as we know, as we have all been following the situation in Texas, of course, the horrible catastrophe there for everyone.
00:09To begin, our hearts break following the tragedy in Texas earlier this week.
00:14President Trump did sign a major disaster declaration for Kerr County.
00:20During this time, we are moved by the many countries around the world who have expressed their condolences.
00:25We are thankful to our regional partners, including our friends and neighbors in Mexico, who generously have sent brave firefighters and members of their civil protection water rescue teams to support the search and rescue efforts in Kerrville, Texas.
00:43We tend to take each day for granted as we focus on the minutia of each day.
00:49The pain and suffering of the families who have lost their loved ones, including the children who have died or who remain missing, is beyond comprehension and shocks the soul.
01:02Everyone here at the State Department is keeping all those affected in our prayers and in our hearts.
