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On the recordJanuary 20, 2010
We have all been deeply moved by the outpouring of support that we have seen from communities across the United States. Unsurprisingly, the Haitian American community has shown invaluable leadership in the aftermath of last week's tragic earthquake. Now more than ever, the U.S. must focus our efforts on engaging these communities to make sure that they are involved in the rebuilding of their native homeland. The Haitian diaspora is a valuable resource that must be tapped to ensure that the stability, freedom, success, and prosperity that the Haitian people deserve finally come true. I would like to thank Chairman Rangel and Ranking Member Camp for introducing this important measure. I strongly urge my colleagues to support its passage. I thank the gentleman again for the time.
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Republican · Florida
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Jan 20, 2010

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The speaker addresses the support for Haiti following the earthquake and the role of the Haitian American community.

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