Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Statement on Biden-Harris Administration’s Push for a Multinational Force in Haiti

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement in response to reports that Vice President Kamala Harris will renew the Biden Administration’s push for an international force to assist Haiti:

“I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration for their support of a multinational force to address the insecurity that is plaguing Haiti and help restore order to the country. This announcement demonstrates that the Biden-Harris Administration recognizes that the deep suffering faced by Haitians cannot continue any longer, and a robust, multilateral solution is warranted. The Haitian Diaspora firmly supports an international response, as the consequences of inaction are far too severe. A multinational force — working in tandem with Haiti’s leaders and the United Nations — will ensure stability and promote good governance.”

“Haiti’s problems should be solved by Haitians, but Haiti lacks the necessary tools to address this ever-worsening chaos. It’s our responsibility as neighbors and allies of Haiti, as Americans, to respond to this humanitarian fight.”