Just think ... Canada and the US have been friends for years. But just think how we felt when we sent two ships and over 800 people to aid the people. What happened? Noone was prepared enough to accept them. So one ship returned, the other one stayed and replaced navigation buoys, etc. so life could go on.
That's how much Bush appreciated a helping hand.
Cuba offered doctors, and bush turned them down, too. All for politics.
There is no way the Rebublicans under McCain would change things another time.