The challenge with the multinational force idea has been that--I think you have done a good job in identifying not only the United States, but other nations that are willing to participate if it is scoped correctly.

They are one of the leading contributors to U.N. peacekeeping and multinational operations around the world.

They are an incredibly talented group--as you well know, business leaders, doctors, lawyers, dentists--and they want to help Haiti.

Ambassador Power has stated that we should be doing 25--a minimum of 25----percent of assistance going through local partners by 2024 throughout the USAID portfolio.

Haiti remains a top priority for President Biden, for Secretary Blinken, and for me.

I might have some more USAID questions in a second round for you, Ms. Escobari.

I focus on the health issue because I think Senator Rubio correctly pointed out that before you get to significant economic activity, investment, or new elections you have to have a base of security and I would argue that a functioning…

The future of the island of Hispaniola depends on a prosperous and successful Haiti.

I look forward to the report on the 15th and then further dialogue with you about how we can move forward to provide appropriate security assistance.

The Haitian people must determine their own future through dialogue and elections.

Just as we are having a dialogue here, that was notable because that is the U.N. Security Council resolution, unanimous vote of countries such as Russia and China, that sometimes are not with us on these.

We care very, very deeply about keeping our folks safe and are proud to host the security training facilities in the Commonwealth.

I think that is an intriguing reference that there is a significant diaspora in the DMV, in this region.

The guarantee that they want is this will not be used as a way to maintain the Prime Minister in power indefinitely.

Well thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you all for your testimony.

Freedom of speech is not freedom of speech if people are threatening to harm those you love abroad if you exercise your right to share opinions.

I hope the Administration will work urgently to protect U.S. businesses from censorship, from intimidation, from coercion so that they can exercise the opinions that they would like to have.

Lowering or eliminating onerous fees is something I will keep pushing for through legislation.