Bill Clinton Named U.N. Special Envoy to Haiti

According to the Miami Herald, Bill Clinton made the following statement:

''It is an honor to accept the secretary general's invitation to become special envoy to Haiti. 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.''

In March, he visited the country along with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. However, because of Hillary Clinton's role as U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. state department lawyers must approve his new role.

It's an obvious nod to Bill Clinton's fundraising powers. Clinton previously served as U.N. special envoy for tsunami recovery following the 2004 tsunami, during which he helped raised tens of millions of dollars.

A U.N. official confirmed the appointment but declined to comment until an official announcement on Tuesday.