President Barack Obama Jan 15th pledged America’s continued commitment to the government and people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and in recovery efforts.
Speaking from the White House, the president singled out the men and women in uniform who “have moved so swiftly” to help Haitians and thanked troops and search and rescue teams.
“I want you to know that you demonstrate the courage and decency of the American people, and we are extraordinarily proud of you,” Obama said.
With the arrival of the USS Carl Vinson in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, Obama said, a distribution plan for food, water and medical aid is being developed, and will be coordinated among the United States, the government of Haiti, the United Nations and other international partners and aid organizations.
Meanwhile, resources are continuing to move to Haiti from the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, France, Colombia and the Dominican Republic and others, Obama said. The president is scheduled to meet tomorrow with former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush to discuss ways to enlist the American people in recovery and rebuilding efforts going forward.
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