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On the recordJanuary 27, 2010
The Haitian people have spent generations watching their country teeter on the brink of collapse, as government after government has done little to fight corruption, ignored the rule of law, and failed to provide basic security and social services.
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Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

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Dodd critiques the historical failures of Haitian governments.

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