HAITI CODEL: Diaz-Balart to Visit Haiti, Assess Earthquake Damage

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) departed early this morning on a bipartisan Congressional Delegation Visit to Port-Au-Prince, Haiti to assess the damage caused during the January 12th Earthquake and conditions on the ground.

“Nearly two months after a tragic earthquake struck Haiti, people are still struggling to rebuild their lives, and the path to recovery is a long one. As I return to Haiti, I am prepared to see a much different picture than when I last visited in June. I am also committed to continue supporting and aiding the people of Haiti as they pick up the pieces and begin rebuilding. I thank the American people for their response and outpouring of support thus far, but also remind them that this is just the beginning and the U.S. must stand as Haiti’s strongest ally and friend in this great time of need.”

In June of 2009, Diaz-Balart traveled to Haiti on a bipartisan CODEL, along with Members of the South Florida Delegation, and met with Haitian President René Préval and other key leaders in the Haitian business community and various non-governmental organizations.