Ambassador Power has stated that we should be doing 25--a minimum of 25----percent of assistance going through local partners by 2024 throughout the USAID portfolio.

Those are the two preconditions that if all else is not working, we have to make sure that those things work because those will be the foundation upon which a political resolution will have to be built.

We care very, very deeply about keeping our folks safe and are proud to host the security training facilities in the Commonwealth.

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 these.

this latest spate of political unrest and violence following the assassination of the President

the ability of that community to provide assistance depends also on the security situation in Haiti.

We believe we have a--we are on a good path on this.

today, I am introducing legislation that is the product of at least 18 years of collaborative work by a diverse group of stakeholders in Virginia, including local recreation groups, conservationists, timber industry representatives, and…

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 scoped correctly.

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 and I would argue that a functioning…

Ambassador Power has stated that we should be doing 25--a minimum of 25----percent of assistance going through local partners by 2024 throughout the USAID portfolio.

We intend, with congressional support, to allocate more than $120 million to strengthen police capacity.

The U.S. investment along with other partners in this public health infrastructure connected to the Ministry of Health that began a decade ago was absolutely critical during COVID, for example.

Haiti remains a top priority for President Biden, for Secretary Blinken, and for me.

the role of the Haitian diaspora in the United States and I think that is an intriguing reference

this latest spate of political unrest and violence following the assassination of the President

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.

Gang activity including targeted sexual violence, recruitment of minors, widespread kidnappings, and sniper style killings of neighborhood residents plagues the Haitian people.

We care very, very deeply about keeping our folks safe and are proud to host the security training facilities in the Commonwealth.

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 and I would argue that a functioning…

I might have some more USAID questions in a second round for you, Ms. Escobari.

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.

We believe we have a--we are on a good path on this.

the ability of that community to provide assistance depends also on the security situation in Haiti.

I think getting a confirmed ambassador in Haiti is something that would be a very important step for the Senate to take.