Response to question taken at July 28 State Department briefing

Following is the official answer to a question taken at the July 28, regular State Department press briefing; the answer was posted later in the day.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
July 28, 2003

TAKEN QUESTION FROM JULY 28, 2008 DAILY PRESS BRIEFING

Afghanistan: Levels of Assistance

Question: Please provide further details on U.S. aid to Afghanistan. Would an increase in funds be included in FY 04 funds? How much money has the U.S. provided in aid to Afghanistan?

Answer: The details on the program for accelerated assistance to Afghanistan are still under discussion within the government.

In fiscal year 2002 (October 1, 2001-September 30, 2002), our assistance for security, reconstruction and humanitarian needs totaled over $928 million. In fiscal year 2003 (October 1, 2002-September 30, 2003), the total will be over $926 million.

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