Bob Geldof, a British rocker responsible for the ‘80’s Live Aid, traveled with President Bush on the Africa tour this month. Here’s the article in Time magazine on-line.
It’s not a rah-rah speech for the President and it’s not venomous like many journalists tend to be. Instead, it’s very insightful into the African situation by two outsiders from opposing political viewpoints who are united on Africa.
Several quotes in the article from the American President (that might also apply to our work):
“One thing I will say: Human suffering should preempt commercial interest.”
"Stop coming to Africa feeling guilty. Come with love and feeling confident for its future."
"When we see hunger we feed them. Not to spread our influence, but because they're hungry."
"U.S. solutions should not be imposed on African leaders."
"Africa has changed since I've become President. Not because of me, but because of African leaders."
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