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Saudis Top Clinton Foundation Donor List
December 18, 2008 11:50 AM
ABC News’ Rick Klein Reports: The list that launched a few hundred stories during the Democratic primaries is finally out: The Clinton Foundation on Thursday posted its complete donor list on its Website, under an agreement that clears the way for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to become Secretary of State.
In just a glimpse of the complicated Web of financial interests spun by former President Bill Clinton, the list spans 2,922 pages on the Website.
The two biggest -- in the “Greater than $25,000,000” category -- are The Children's Investment Fund Foundation and UNITAID.
Foreign governments and interests are everywhere on the list, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which donated between $10 million and $25 million.
Also giving more than $10 million: Canadian businessman Frank Giustra, producer Steven Bing, billionaires Tom Golisano and Ted Waitt, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Other foreign governments that donated money include Norway, Kuwait, Qatar, Brunei, Oman, Italy and Jamaica, per the AP write-up.
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This is absolutely no surprise at all.
Posted by: LongT | Dec 18, 2008 12:27:41 PM
What's wrong with that? It's not like Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan are on the list.
Posted by: Independent Fighter | Dec 18, 2008 12:32:23 PM
Bill Clinton probably has a harem of lovelies provided by the Saudi government also. He's still a scumbag.
Posted by: Russell | Dec 18, 2008 12:37:23 PM
So, after 8 years of the lefties whining about Bush's relationship with the Saudis, Clinton is worse.
Typical.
Posted by: Jerry | Dec 18, 2008 12:39:36 PM
Huh?
Posted by: LongT | Dec 18, 2008 12:41:25 PM
I guess I need to do a little homework, but why does one of the biggest donors sound like a charity? "The Children's Investment Fund Foundation and UNITAID". Never heard of them.
Posted by: LongT | Dec 18, 2008 12:43:50 PM
This conflict of interest alone ought to disqualify Hillary Clinton from serving as Secretary of State.
Posted by: Lisa | Dec 18, 2008 12:44:06 PM
What does Bill Clinton's foundation do?
Posted by: The J | Dec 18, 2008 12:46:58 PM
Who cares? The Clinton Foundation does good work. Why do people feel the need to vilify donations to an organization that actually helps people?
Posted by: SFRussell1963 | Dec 18, 2008 12:51:09 PM
Good question Jay 3, what is the Clinton Foundation?
Posted by: John Locke | Dec 18, 2008 12:53:01 PM
The Clinton Foundation exists to fund the Clinton library in Little Rock, AR, and some unclear charities who's intention is suppose to aid in fighting AIDS and poverty. $492 million in donations since it's inception in 1997. One sticking point I see is India's contribution to the foundation.
Posted by: LongT | Dec 18, 2008 12:59:12 PM
Wow ABC NEWS....why silence the truth? you dont have to cover it up any more....
Posted by: tehevo | Dec 18, 2008 1:02:14 PM
Bill Cooper is not allowed on ABC news. I suggest all of you go check this man out, the government killed him for trying to tell us the truth.
Posted by: tehevo | Dec 18, 2008 1:03:14 PM
I am sure Billy boy brings home a nice paycheck from the Foundation as well...Nice to know that Clinton is in bed with the oil rich Saudies...I bet we don't see that kind of money being donated to the Bush Foundation...
Posted by: camp50 | Dec 18, 2008 1:04:34 PM
the Saudis gave at least $1 million to the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Tex., along with elaborate gifts that included gold and silver camels.
Posted by: andie | Dec 18, 2008 1:05:20 PM
ABC news is deleting comments made about the truth of matters and the truth about the state of affairs in the world. Keep up the great censorship ABC news.
Posted by: tehevo | Dec 18, 2008 1:06:44 PM
Where was Michael Moore?
Posted by: Kathy | Dec 18, 2008 1:06:55 PM
Bill Cliton has a talent to make suprise
people with the sex scandal, Marc Rich's
Pardoness, and the funds from mostly
Muslim countries.
Posted by: Janet from NY | Dec 18, 2008 1:14:21 PM
wait a min wait a min. I thought Bush was in this for the oil???? Thats all we heard for 8 years was Bush and oil!! Look who the King Pin is now.
Posted by: Jim Rod | Dec 18, 2008 1:15:33 PM
And we are surprised...why?
Posted by: moreofthesame | Dec 18, 2008 1:25:07 PM
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