Putting politics aside in a time when humanitarian need should come first, President Barack Obama was joined by Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush for a historic moment on Saturday morning.

Obama said he had called on his predecessors to ignite America's compassion to help the devastated Caribbean nation.

"Americans have always come together to lend a hand, serve others, and do what's right," Obama said as he stood with President Clinton to his left and President Bush on his right.

Both former Presidents praised Obama for the United States' initial response to the Hatian earthquake. Both Clinton and Bush urged those who can to donate money Americans as soon as possible to finance relief workers who are already arriving in Haiti.