Castro says Cuba still ready to assist U.S.

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http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N19329528.htm

HAVANA, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Cuban President Fidel Castro reiterated on Monday his offer to send doctors to the U.S. Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Rita threatened Florida and possibly the area recently wrecked by Hurricane Katrina.

"We are still ready today and tomorrow with our offer," Castro said of the 1,100 doctors and 36 tonnes of medical supplies he offered to send to the United States 19 days ago in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, which has been blamed for nearly 1,000 deaths along the Gulf Coast.

Castro, in a speech to graduating medical students broadcast live by official media, said the Bush administration had not responded to his offer. He insisted it was sincere and not meant to "humiliate or offend" his bitter political foe.

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1. Thanks for this. My mind reels; these idjits are

ignoring Castro and Cuba, the most experienced hurricane survivors, and not allowing aid. I read 500-600 doctors were ready to come to the US. The blivet could learn a lot from Hugo Chavez and Castro; their humanity is showing, while this man doesn't have any.