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[RESPONSE, USA, INC. LETTERHEAD]
January 4, 1999
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Response USA, Inc. (the "Registrant")
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-65399)
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Registrant hereby withdraws its request, dated December 23, 1998, that
the effectiveness of the foregoing Registration Statement be accelerated such
that the Registration Statement be declared effective at 9:00 a.m. on December
29, 1998, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable. The Registrant will
submit a new such request for acceleration at the appropriate time.
Very truly yours,
Response USA, Inc.
By: /s/ Richard M. Brooks
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Name: Richard M. Brooks
Title: President
