The American Red Cross will be embarking upon a national effort to share with the American public our fundamental principles that include humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality . . . in an effort to ensure Americans are compassionate to all, regardless of their ethnic, religious, or national heritage.

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The Red Cross is definitely opposed to compensating blood donors first and foremost because that would be a step in the wrong direction with respect to the safety of America's blood supply.

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I mean, you know, all of America has really advised the Red Cross on what would be the right direction, and we listened, and that's what we're doing.

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