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  For Immediate Release  
November 3, 2011
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Congressman Howard Berman Meets With El Salvador’s First Lady Vanda Pignato


Congressman Howard Berman met with El Salvador’s first lady Vanda Pignato to discuss the torrential rains that afflicted that Central American country in October, and ways the United States can assist in the ongoing recovery effort and provide relief in the future.  President Funes has declared the October floods the worst catastrophe in El Salvador in 40 years. 

 
 
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Howard Berman met with El Salvador’s first lady Vanda Pignato to discuss the torrential rains that afflicted that Central American country in October, and ways the United States can assist in the ongoing recovery effort and provide relief in the future.  President Funes has declared the October floods the worst catastrophe in El Salvador in 40 years. 
 
Washington, DC – Congressman Howard Berman (CA-28) released the following statement after meeting with El Salvador’s First Lady Vanda Pignato today in Washington, DC.
 
“It was a pleasure to meet with El Salvador’s first lady Vanda Pignato.  The first lady’s work on flood relief is inspiring and I am proud to support US relief efforts.  I am honored to represent so many Salvadoran-Americans, and throughout my time in Congress I have been dedicated to advancing US-Salvadoran relations and promoting the rich culture of El Salvador.”
 
El Congresista Howard Berman (CA-28) emitió hoy en Washington el  siguiente comunicado, tras su reunión con la primera dama de El Salvador, Vanda Pignato:
 
“Ha sido un placer conocer a la primera dama de El Salvador Vanda Pignato.  La labor de la primera dama relacionada con las inundaciones es motivo de gran admiración y me siento orgulloso de apoyar la asistencia de los Estados Unidos al respecto.   Con mucho honor, yo represento  a muchos Salvadoreños-Americanos, y a lo largo de toda mi gestión en el congreso me he dedicado a apoyar la relación entre nuestro país y El Salvador, y a promover la fértil cultura de ese país.
 
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