Remarks by President Obama on the Situation in Haiti, February 15, 2010

by Gary Kopycinski on January 15, 2010

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Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2010 – 1:08 P.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I wanted to just make a brief statement on the latest situation in Haiti so that the American people are fully up to date on our efforts there.

This morning I spoke with President Préval of Haiti, who has been in regular contact with our ambassador on the ground. I expressed to President Préval my deepest condolences for the people of Haiti…