posted on April 11, 2005 04:14:46 PM new
NEW YORK (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton announced Monday that his foundation's HIV/AIDS Initiative is pledging $10 million to deliver treatment to 10,000 children in at least 10 countries by the end of the year, part of an effort to reach more than 60,000 youngsters by the end of next year.
``The world cannot continue to turn its back on these children,'' Clinton said. ``Together we can save millions of lives.''
Under the initiative, the medicine will reach China, the Dominican Republic, Lesotho, Rwanda, Mozambique and Tanzania this spring. Clinton also said his foundation will expand its HIV/AIDS program in Rwanda.
About 15,000 to 25,000 children are currently receiving treatment against the virus that causes AIDS, nearly half of them in Brazil and Thailand, Clinton said at a news conference in his Harlem office.
The William J. Clinton Foundation is working with UNICEF and other organizations to expand the program to reach more than 60,000 children by the end of 2006.
The Clinton Foundation partners with more than a dozen countries in Africa, the Caribbean and Asia. Working with individual governments, the foundation provides technical assistance and mobilizes human and financial resources. It also provides access to HIV/AIDS drugs and diagnostics that are 50 to 90 percent lower than market rates. Approximately 40 countries are purchasing medicines and tests under the Clinton Foundation's agreements.
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If it's really "common" sense, why do so few people actually have it?
posted on April 12, 2005 01:15:29 AM new
I think this is great. I have noticed lately he has distanced himself from Hiliary and is hanging around ex Pres Bush. He also seems to be enjoying his time with him, well both of them do, as they travel to Sri Lanka. I think he even went with them for the funeral of the Pope, but I might be mistaken about that.
posted on April 12, 2005 05:07:26 AM new
yes he did Libra
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posted on April 12, 2005 08:41:37 AM newClinton Pledges $10M for AIDS
He will do anything for a buck. Why on earth would anyone pay him even a dollar to get AIDS from Clinton. But then again, as many places as he has place that thing, it would stand to reason to try and make a buck or two off of it.
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Stonecold, your response to the fact that the Clinton Foundation is pledging ten million dollars to help children with Aids is vulgar, offensive and ignorant. The security of the world will be severely compromised if nothing is done to help these children.
In some countries, teachers, doctors and health care workers are dying faster than they can be replaced, putting at risk the health and education of millions. Farmers and factory workers are dying, significantly reducing productivity and growth. Police and military personnel are dying, jeopardizing public order and the safety of citizens. No section of society is left untouched. In today's world, if these nations are allowed to disintegrate, the economic, political and strategic consequences will be felt far beyond their borders.
"He will do anything for a buck. Why on earth would anyone pay him even a dollar to get AIDS from Clinton. But then again, as many places as he has place that thing, it would stand to reason to try and make a buck or two off of it." "Helen, You have to be the most prude person on earth. Get a sense of humor why don't you. And a brain for that matter."
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It's certainly difficult for me to find humor or significance in that statement, stonecold and in order to descend to your level of understanding as displayed in the above remark, I would need a small brain like yours. Then, you and I could be a matched set of nincompoops.
ubb ed.
[ edited by Helenjw on Apr 15, 2005 06:46 AM ]
posted on April 18, 2005 05:54:29 AM new
lol stone-that wasnt nice
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posted on April 18, 2005 06:39:51 AM new
Stonecold, maybe you could use a refresher course in Assicons. And classic could get all excited with Titicons. You two guys have your work cut out for you today.
Take care and don't strain your brains or whatever part of the anatomy you prefer to use.
He also seems to be enjoying his time with him, well both of them do, as they travel to Sri Lanka. I think he even went with them for the funeral of the Pope, but I might be mistaken about that.
