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president. earlier today, a devastating earthquake struck the nation of chile affecting millions of people. this catastrophic event was followed by multiple aftershocks and prompted tsunami warnings across the pacific ocean. earlier today, i was briefed by my national security team on the steps we are taking to protect our own people and to stand with our chilean friends. early indications are hundreds of lives have been lost in chile and the damage is severe. on behalf of the american people, michelle and i send our deepest condolences to the chilean people. reporter: president obama went on to say he has reached out to chilean president bachelet saying the united states is ready to assist any way needed, any way we can. the president also making a point, jonathan, to urge citizens, especially in light of the tsunami warnings that are in place for parts of the united states, included, especially hawaii, to head the instructions

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