Zooey - just because Bush says that France does not matter does not mean that this is true. Believe it or not, other people in the world consider France to be an important force politically.
Further to Canadian involvement:
Canadian divers began a three-day operation to raise a sunken vessel off the coast of Alabama on Sunday.
The divers in Alabama are part of several Canadian initiatives to help the U.S. South.
Divers in Bayou La Batre were working in 38 C temperatures to free a 120-tonne shrimp trawler that turned over and has been blocking a waterway.
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A military medical team from CFB Greenwood, N.S., arrived in Pensacola, Fl. That team includes physicians, nurses, mental health specialists and a social worker.
Capt. Matthew Dionne, who is also a physician, said they will treat injuries and help evacuees deal with mental strain.
And a convoy of three Canadian naval ships was expected to arrive at the Gulf Coast Monday morning.
They are bringing provisions including clean water, massive tents, cots, body bags, assault boats, lumber, pollution cleanup equipment, bug spray, and even diapers and baby wipes.