Bush Picks His Dad and Clinton to Lead Tsunami Relief Drive
This is the smartest move yet by Bush in trying to recover from the negative perception of his early non-action to the Tsunami crisis - he has selected his father (former President Bush) and former President Bill Clinton to spearhead the funds drive for the Tsunami relief effort. Clinton had already been acting on his own with Hillary to raise funds. Thus, by officially selecting him to work for the Administration on this, Bush gets the credit and removes the comparison that would otherwise have resulted.
The Bush Adminstration still needs to get its messages straight, however. While Bush makes an announcement in the U.S. that cash is most needed, as opposed to goods or services, Colin Powell announces in Thailand that the U.S. doesn't need to give more money beause enough has already been received.
Secretary of State Colin Powell said Monday the relief effort for countries devastated by the tsunami was going "exceptionally well" and he sees no immediate need for more U.S. governmental money.
Right hand, meet left hand.
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