[commonguymd]

"I think it's very important for Americans who want to give to provide cash to organizations that will be able to focus resources and assets to meet specific needs. In other words, a lot of times Americans, in their desire to help, will send blankets or clothes. That may be necessary, but to me it makes more sense to send cash to organizations that could then use that cash to make sure we match resources with specific needs on the ground. There are many NGOs now involved that understand what is specifically needed to meet the needs of these countries."

- President George Bush

In addition to the information in your post, I counted 44 US relief organizations.....

http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/tsunami/ngolist.html

[MEG33]

I used your links on another thread..Thanks!