Posted on 01/14/2010 7:54:09 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
As I write, we don't know the extent of the damage wrought by the earthquake that rocked the coast of Haiti on Tuesday. But a tragic number of people have been killed or injured, and early estimates indicate that nearly 3 million people -- almost a third of Haiti's population-- may need aid, making this one of the great humanitarian emergencies in the history of the Americas.
I met with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday and with other key U.N. leaders to discuss Haiti's immediate and long-term needs. Those who are still alive under the rubble must be found. The bodies of those who have died must be taken away. Power must be restored and roadways cleared. But what Haiti needs most is money for water, food, shelter and basic medical supplies to bring immediate relief to those who are homeless, hungry and hurt.
The entire United Nations system is working hard to meet these needs and to regroup on the ground in Haiti after the collapse of our headquarters building and the loss of many of our colleagues. The U.S. government has pledged its full support to the recovery effort, as have the governments of many other nations. Nongovernmental organizations and ordinary citizens have offered to help. Even small contributions will make a big difference in the aftermath of such destruction.(continued)
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Does this mean he will be to busy to go help the lady in Mass?
God, I miss the Clinton years
Bill, go masturbate in a sink or something.
International welfare, from America, forever.
Actually, Obummer does make the Clinton years look good by comparison.
Did you notice which name he never mentions in the entire article?
It’s a humanitarian crisis, but I’ve not seen nation building that has changed the character of a population such that a dysfunctional country has become functional.
1st Comment-Clinton is NO LONGER PRESIDENT
2nd Comment-GIVE YOUR OWN DAMN MONEY.......WE'RE TAPPED OUT
I try not to mention him more than necessary either.
Well vet just returned from that hell hole a few weeks ago. Tyhe Socialists are licking their chops. They see a great opportunity experiment and plan and command. A real chance to build a true socialist Utopia on Earth out of the rubble. They will not let this opportunity pass. Thay actually think the only reason Socialism and Marxism does not work is because the wrong people were in charge. “Long Term” you will soon start to hear it from all of them.
Mention who?
Obama just adopted 10 million Haitians. I am claiming 10 million exemptions on my taxes.
Really? Why is that? Because the same deadly poison was dressed up and proceeded more quietly?
Hint: We’ve just 3 years to go. ;-)
Bill and Hitlery could move there and become King and Queen.
Most of this stuff is obvious. I need Bill Clinton to tell me this?
They can take the Obamas with them She could tend the garden and he could bring them coffee
Awesome response. ROFLMAO
The four rattlesnakes could slither together.
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