There's something rather sad about this, though I can't
quite put my finger on it.
LOS ANGELES -- President Bush and his wife, Laura, thanked "American Idol" viewers for helping raise $70 million during last week's charity special, "Idol Gives Back."
The money will help impoverished children living in the United States and Africa.
"We thank 'American Idol' viewers who have shown the good heart of America," the president said, in a taped appearance. "We thank all the celebrities who participated, including Bono, and all the contestants who sang their hearts out for these children."
