President Obama on Tuesday approved an additional $155 million in relief funds for the Syrian people.
“Here, I want to speak directly to the people of Syria,” Obama said in a video statement. “This new aid will mean more warm clothing for children and medicine for the elderly; flour and wheat for your families and blankets, boots and stoves for those huddled in damaged buildings. It will mean health care for victims of sexual violence and field hospitals for the wounded. Even as we work to end the violence against you, this aid will help address some of the immediate needs you face each day.”
Obama said the additional funds bring the total U.S. investment to Syria to $365 million.
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Correction: The original version of this post incorrectly identified the dollar amount of the aid.
