While the Trump administration dilly-dallied, wrestling with an early 1900 U.S. colonial-era law which guarantees profits to U.S. shipping companies, 3.5 million American lives were at stake waiting for help to arrive from the U.S.
Fortunately, the cruise industry did not hesitated.
Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line, began planning relief efforts before the devastating hurricanes struck the Caribbean. Regardless of island nationality, they are helping the people in dire need, bringing life-sustaining water, food, medical supplies, portable shelters, fuel, generators, and much more.
Mr. President-of-all-of-us, YOU wasted unrecoverable weeks of precious time trying to figure out the best angle for yourself. Finally, a few minutes ago, you did the right thing by ordering an emergency waiver of the Jones Act for Puerto Rico, just as you did for Texas and Florida. Now, shippers from throughout the world can deliver needed supplies. (Note: Mr. Trump made his waiver order of the Jones Act effective for only 10 days. Needless to say, much more time is required.)
Life-sustaining humanitarianism trumps political gaming, Mr. President-of-all-of-us... that is what will help make America Great Again.
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