NEW : Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeals for aid . The United States has already committed $ 10 million in aid , and U.S. helicopters have airlifted flood victims and helped deliver critical supplies including temporary bridges and 300,000 halal meals , food that meets Islamic dietary law . NEW : Clinton says the crisis aid is essential part of building ties with Pakistan . Comment: Some Pakistanis say their government has been slow to respond .
NEW : Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeals for aid . NEW : Clinton says the crisis aid is essential part of building ties with Pakistan . Comment: Some Pakistanis say their government has been slow to respond .