(Editor's note: It's nice to see our Presidents- past and present- coming together for earthquake relief. The following statement was emailed to me by President Clinton's office. We have more great fundraising efforts on the ABC6 News website at www.abc6.com. Thanks, Mark)
Statement by President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush
January 14, 2010
We are deeply saddened by the devastation and suffering caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti. The people of Haiti are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are pleased to accept President Obama's request to lead private sector fundraising efforts. In the days and weeks ahead, we will draw attention to the many ways American citizens and businesses can help meet the urgent needs of the Haitian people.
Americans have a long history of showing compassion and generosity in the wake of tragedy. We thank the American people for rallying to help our neighbors in the Caribbean in their hour of suffering - and throughout the journey of rebuilding their nation.
For information on how you can contribute, please visit www.georgewbushcenter.com/haiti and www.clintonfoundation.org/haitiearthquake.
Contact: 212.348.0360
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With limited food and water, limited housing, traffic jams,and other problems in Haiti, it is ridiculous that all the news media have to send so many people over there in the name of ratings. They are taking limited resources from people who really need them. Similar to President Clinton going to Haiti. All his security, his entourage, are a drain to the limited resources in that poor country. He should stay in the U.S. and help coordiate fundraising, without needing to clog up a poor country for his photo-ops.
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