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Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Haiti is often described as the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. But it is not when it comes to the resilience…

On the recordFebruary 6, 2012
Haiti is often described as the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. But it is not when it comes to the resilience and creativity of its people and its natural economic potential.
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Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Democratic · District of Columbia

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She contrasts Haiti's poverty with its people's resilience and potential.

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