Barack Obama: “We will continue to stand by Haitian democracy, Haitian leadership…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2014

We will continue to stand by Haitian democracy, Haitian leadership, and the Haitian people in this slow and steady progress that needs to take place.

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Remarks Prior to a Meeting With President Michel Martelly of Haiti

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