By Faith Chatham - March 6, 2015
Elijah Zarlin, Campaign Manager for Credo Action has posted a misleading petition calling for Hillary Clinton to "give back money she received from foreign governments through the Clinton Foundation", Shame on you Elijah. Hillary didn't receive any money from foreign governments. The Clinton Foundation is an audited international humanitarian organization and is a respected, reliable conduit for developmental assistance to many of the most vulnerable populations in the world. Money given THROUGH the Clinton Foundation does not go to HIllary Clinton. The contributions to the Clinton Foundation are not hers, they are not political campaign contributions, they should not be "returned" because there is no conflict of interest for an foundation involved in international aid and development to allow citizens of other nations and other governments to partner in international relief and development.
It is not American's responsibility to shoulder the full cost of projects which assist the neediest of people in other parts of the world. The Clinton Foundation is one of several respected US based foundations which are other world leaders respect as a reliable partner which ensures that monies donated actually goes to the "intended cause" instead of into the bank accounts of warlords who profit off of the plight of the poor in their countries.
I urge Mr. Zarlin to remove his petition, reconsider his international myopic vision, and apologize to the Clinton Foundation and Former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.