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On the recordFebruary 6, 2012
There are tremendous opportunities there for the hemisphere if, in fact, Haiti can turn the corner and build for themselves a more prosperous society and a more functional government.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio highlights the potential for Haiti's development and the role of the U.S. in assisting.

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