"The greatest source of America’s generosity is not our government"

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WASHINGTON - President Bush on Monday named former Presidents Clinton and Bush to lead a nationwide charitable fund-raising effort for victims of the Asian tsunamis.

"The greatest source of America’s generosity is not our government," Bush said at a news conference at the Roosevelt Room, with his two immediate predecessors at his side. "It’s the … heart of the American people."

The two men are to lead an effort to encourage the American people and American businesses to support, through private contributions, non-governmental and international organizations relief and reconstruction to areas devastated by the tsunamis, Bush said.

"In the coming days, Presidents Clinton and Bush will ask Americans to donate directly to reliable charities already providing help to tsunami victims," Bush said. "I've asked the former presidents to solicit contributions both large and small."



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