Clinton Becomes U.N. Special Envoy

Former President Bill Clinton has been named a United Nations special envoy to Haiti. Clinton has raised $324 million for Haiti rebuilding efforts.

''It is an honor to accept the secretary general's invitation to become special envoy to Haiti,'' former President Clinton said in a statement to The Miami Herald. 'Last year's natural disasters took a great toll, but Haiti's government and people have the determination and ability to `build back better,' not just to repair the damage done but to lay the foundations for the long-term sustainable development that has eluded them for so long.''

An special envoy, Clinton will use the Clinton Global Initiative to coordinate world and business leaders to work together to help Haiti.

The United Nations will officially announce Clinton's appointment tomorrow.