Former US President Praises MJ

Former US President, Bill Clinton, paused during an aid mission to Haiti on Tuesday to say a few words about Michael Jackson and to praise him for helping the Democratic Party raise much needed cash at a crucial time. Recalling Jackson's performance at a 2002 fundraiser at New York's Apollo theatre, the President said:

He basically helped save my party from terrible financial distress, so he was very kind to me personally."

Clinton also spoke fondly of Jackson, mentioning that the singer performed at his first inauguration in 1993.

He was an immensely gifted man and I think he basically meant well. I know about all the trouble he had in his life and I hope he will be remembered for his contribution as an artist. I hope his children turn out well. That would be the greatest tribute you could have."

Source: MJFC / smh.com.au / special thanks to Samantha for bringing this to MJFC's attention!