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Fund set up by former presidents raises $1 million on day one
06:46 PM EDT on Tuesday, September 6, 2005
NEW YORK — The fund set up by former Presidents Bush and Clinton to benefit survivors of Hurricane Katrina raised more than $1 million in online donations during its first 24 hours, the ex-presidents said Tuesday. Latest news: Video, slideshows: Give, get help: External links: "The immediate success of this fund is demonstrative of the great generosity of the American people," said Bush, who together with Clinton had announced the establishment of the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund in Houston on Monday. "Recovery is going to take years; we need to help these Gulf Coast communities get back on their feet and we need to help these citizens get their lives back."
Clinton said in a joint statement, "I am so encouraged by the immense outpouring of donations from the American people. The spirit of America is astounding and I am constantly amazed by the fortitude and generosity of the citizens of this great country."
More than 30 corporate donations were pledged to the fund when it was announced, and since then more than 5,000 individuals have donated online. |
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