Obama Pledges 'Swift, Coordinated And Agressive' Relief Following Haitian Earthquake

President Barack Obama pledged quick action Wednesday in response to the earthquake that rocked Haiti.

"I have directed my administration to respond with a swift, coordinated, and aggressive effort to save lives," said Obama. "The people of Haiti will have the full support of the United States." (0:23)
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Crisis in Myanmar is a worldwide issue

Scot Marciel, deputy assistance secretary of state said that the crisis in Myanmar and the difficulty of getting humaitarian aid is not a U.S./Burma issue, but the Myanmar regime is sayin ‘no’ to help from the entire world. (1:08)
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Situation in Myanmar is "increasingly desperate"

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scot Marciel warns Senior General Than Shwe and other Burmese leaders that the blame will rest on their heads unless they start opening their doors to international humanitarian aid organizations. (1:03)
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