Posted on 06/22/2005 12:03:07 PM PDT by RWR8189
IT has been nearly six months since the tsunami struck 11 nations surrounding the Indian Ocean, killing more than 200,000 people. The tragedy touched the chord of our common humanity. Forty countries committed military forces to provide food, water and shelter to the survivors. Millions of Americans contributed more than $1 billion to the relief effort. Millions of others across the world also sent contributions, and the United Nations and hundreds of charitable organizations rushed to the region.
This rapid response yielded substantial dividends. Widespread starvation was avoided. There were no epidemics.
Of course, the recovery effort has a long way to go. Hundreds of thousands of people remain homeless, and unable to work. Thousands of schools have to be built, and many of the region's children remain frightened and distressed. Fortunately, the United Nations, international financial institutions, governments, businesses and nongovernmental organizations have pledged billions of dollars to help the tsunami generation "build back better."
(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...
This guy is posturing and politicing for the U.N. Secretary General position.
Either he's after that UN Secy-General position or he's still after the Nobel (he tried six times while in office to get the award but FAILED).
But they get no thanks from Clinton. Typical.
Say what you might about Klinton, he is very good at negotiating about stuff getting blown away south of the equator.
An Impeached President of the United States Slick Willie
Would be more accurate, doncha think?
FORMER .. WHY DO THEY INSULT US BY NOT SAYING "FORMER".
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