While condemning Egeland’s comment, Bush quickly multiplied America’s commitment ten-fold. In addition, he enlisted former Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton to lead a private fundraising effort.
在谴责艾格兰德所作评论的同时，布什把美国原来的援助承诺增至十倍。而且，他还请求前总统乔治·布什和比尔·克林顿加盟，开展民间募捐活动。