Obama Plans Midwest Visit (Joplin, Mo.) as Region Braces For More Storms

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Obama Plans Midwest Visit as Region Braces For More Storms

President Obama said Tuesday morning that he will visit the tornado-ravaged city of Joplin, Mo. on Sunday after he completes his previously scheduled tour of Europe.

Speaking from London, where he and Michelle Obama arrived earlier Tuesday, Obama called the outbreak of tornadoes "devastating and heartbreaking" while he reassured those affected by the storms that "every ounce of resources the federal government may have" will be used in recovery efforts.

"Obviously, our thoughts and prayers are with the families who are suffering at this moment," Obama said today. "And all we can do is let them know that all of America cares deeply about them and that we are going to do absolutely everything we can to make sure that they recover."

Obama also acknowledged that more storms are headed for the region today, as a warning of new tornado outbreaks was issued for the central region of the United States early Tuesday by an Oklahoma storm prediction center.

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