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September 26, 2008

Clinton Global Initiative
Clinton Says $8-Billion Raised at Philanthropy Meeting

Bill Clinton ended his annual philanthropy conference by saying this year’s event triggered 250 commitments estimated to be worth $8-billion. These commitments can be in the form of donations, business investments, volunteer time, and other work.

As part of this total, he announced a $100-million commitment to rebuild Haiti, which was devastated by several hurricances recently. Saying he has a special place in his heart for the island nation, where he spent his honeymoon, Mr. Clinton called on stage the president of Haiti to thank almost a dozen people who are part of the effort.

The promises include distributing shoes to children and providing seeds and agricultural training to farmers.

Mr. Clinton said the Haitian project came together very quickly, pointing out that the actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt called him this morning to pledge to pay for the rebuilding of 12 schools.

“We want it better than before the storm hit,” the former president said about Haiti.

— Ian Wilhelm

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