Houston Flood: Tillerson thanks Mexico for aid offer

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Houston Flood: Tillerson thanks Mexico for aid offer

The US state of Texas has accepted an offer of flood aid from Mexico despite tension over President Donald Trump's proposed border wall and his threats to scrap a free-trade deal.

On Sunday Mexico offered vehicles, boats, supplies and food, reports said.

Mexican Red Cross volunteers have also travelled to the flooded city of Houston.

President Trump has not yet commented but Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has thanked the Mexicans.

"It's very generous of the government of Mexico to offer their help at this very, very challenging time for our citizens down in Texas and now moving towards the border of Louisiana as well," Mr Tillerson said.

Continued: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41107619

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Should accept it graciously.

It will free up funds for The Wall.  Then we can bill them for the wall costs.

[Applewood]

I wouldn't trust the food.

[ConservativeGranny]

It's the least they can do considering how many hurricane victims are probably Mexican citizens.

[Night Hides Not]

I wouldn't trust the food.

I'm sure the food's ok, but watch out for the water!