Haiti is not a Political Issue

I actually heard someone complaining about Haiti at one of my town's hottest coffee shops today...An older gentlemen was really gettin' upset about the entire situation. Haiti was, in his opinion, not worth America's time or money. Those people could take care of themselves. They, he claimed, would never do the same for us.

I really wanted to explain to him that you don't do the right thing because you expect something in return...you just do it because it is right.

We're America...and this, my friends, is what we do. I am proud of the 16,000 members of our Armed Forces that have been sent to help the Haitian people. I am proud of the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have donated money to the cause...I only wish I, personally, could do more.

I encourage you to donate to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, the Red Cross, or the charity of your choice that is working in Haiti (just check them out on Google to make sure they're reputable first). Every dollar counts and will help these devastated people.

I am amazed at how the American people have pulled together - raising more than $22 million through text message donations alone.

To donate $10 to the relief efforts, click the links above or text QUAKE to 20222 (Bush-Clinton Fund) or HAITI to 90999 (Red Cross).