"Haiti remains a top priority for President Biden, for Secretary Blinken, and for me."
"The Haitian people must determine their own future through dialogue and elections."
"Gang activity including targeted sexual violence, recruitment of minors, widespread kidnappings, and sniper style killings of neighborhood residents plagues the Haitian people."
"Just as we are having a dialogue here, that was notable because that is the U.N. Security Council resolution, unanimous vote of countries such as Russia and China, that sometimes are not with us on th..."
"The challenge with the multinational force idea has been that--I think you have done a good job in identifying not only the United States, but other nations that are willing to participate if it is sc..."
"They are one of the leading contributors to U.N. peacekeeping and multinational operations around the world."
"They are an incredibly talented group--as you well know, business leaders, doctors, lawyers, dentists--and they want to help Haiti."
"I might have some more USAID questions in a second round for you, Ms. Escobari."
"I focus on the health issue because I think Senator Rubio correctly pointed out that before you get to significant economic activity, investment, or new elections you have to have a base of security a..."
"The future of the island of Hispaniola depends on a prosperous and successful Haiti."
"I look forward to the report on the 15th and then further dialogue with you about how we can move forward to provide appropriate security assistance."