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Barbara Lee: It is important that we recognize and remember the history of how our foreign policy and our relations with Haiti have…

On the recordJanuary 13, 2010
It is important that we recognize and remember the history of how our foreign policy and our relations with Haiti have been so important in the past, which now has brought us to this day. So, today, we are talking about how we can respond in an emergency way and in a manner that will help the Haitian people take care of the sick and that will help with these search and rescue efforts. I also thank you for reminding us that we have to help Haiti to move forward and to rebuild and recover.
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Barbara Lee
Democratic · California
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govinfo.gov
Jan 13, 2010

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The speaker addresses the importance of historical context in U.S. relations with Haiti and the need for emergency response.

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