WASHINGTON — Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton called on Americans on Saturday to dig deep in their pockets for desperately poor Haiti, not just in the coming weeks, but for its long-term recovery after a devastating earthquake.
“We have a chance to do things better than we once did; be a better neighbor than we once were; and help the Haitian people realize their dream for a stronger, more secure nation. But we need more than just support from governments,” the presidents wrote in an op-ed that appeared Saturday on The New York Times’ website.
In the first two weeks, private money will be directed to meet the needs of those who are “hurt, homeless and hungry.” But their effort will also focus on the long-term: new and better schools, getting health care and education to the poorest residents and attracting new industries. To donate, go to .
