Tuesday
Apr132010
Michelle Obama, Jill Biden Pay Surprise Visit To Haiti
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 1:39PM
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden paid a surprise visit to Haiti Tuesday as the Caribbean nation continues to recover from the tragic earthquake that hit just three months prior.
"[Michelle Obama and Jill Biden] are visiting Haiti to underscore to the Haitian people and the Haitian government the enduring U.S. commitment to help Haiti recover and rebuild," the White House said in a written statement. "They will also reach out to the UN and international relief communities in recognition of the truly global effort underway to help Haiti.”
The two women arrived in the capital city of Port Au Prince and proceeded to take a helicopter tour of the area. They then met with Haitian President Rene Preval and his wife Elisabeth Delatour Preval.
After Haiti, the First Lady is scheduled to arrive in Mexico, where she will stay till Thursday.
"[Michelle Obama and Jill Biden] are visiting Haiti to underscore to the Haitian people and the Haitian government the enduring U.S. commitment to help Haiti recover and rebuild," the White House said in a written statement. "They will also reach out to the UN and international relief communities in recognition of the truly global effort underway to help Haiti.”
The two women arrived in the capital city of Port Au Prince and proceeded to take a helicopter tour of the area. They then met with Haitian President Rene Preval and his wife Elisabeth Delatour Preval.
After Haiti, the First Lady is scheduled to arrive in Mexico, where she will stay till Thursday.
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