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Arafat Donates Blood Intended for U.S. Victims

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From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat donated blood intended for U.S. terrorism victims, condemning the “horrible attack” on America.

“We are donating our humble abilities to [President Bush] and to the American people,” Arafat said at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

Arafat, one of hundreds of Palestinians who participated in the blood drive, smiled as doctors drew blood from his right arm. Blood donations were to be passed on to U.S. officials.

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Asked if he had a message for the American people, Arafat said in English: “God bless you, God bless you, God bless you.”

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