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'In Times of Tragedy, the US Steps Forward'

In Newsweek, president makes case for Haiti earthquake relief

By Polly Davis Doig,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 17, 2010 4:16 PM CST

(Newser) – The United States is pouring money and personnel into earthquake-devastated Haiti not just to help its own citizens or bolster an ally, but because "that is who we are," President Obama writes in explaining why the relief effort is vital. In times of...   Read full story »

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