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US, UN, Pledge Support for Haiti

   VOA News 13 January 2010
   US President Barack Obama

Photo: AFP

   US President Barack Obama

   U.S.,  and  U.N   officials  are  pledging  support  to Haiti after an
   earthquake brought devastation to the impoverished Caribbean nation.
   U.S.  President  Barack  Obama  issued  a  statement saying the United
   States  is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to assist
   the people of Haiti.
   Secretary  of  State Hillary Clinton said on a stop in Hawaii that the
   U.S.  will  provide  civilian  and military disaster relief as well as
   humanitarian assistance to Haiti.
   Former  U.S.  President Bill Clinton, the United Nations special envoy
   for  Haiti  and  Secretary  Clinton's husband, said his office and the
   rest  of  the  U.N.  system  are  monitoring  the  situation,  and are
   committed  to doing whatever they can to assist the people of Haiti in
   relief, rebuilding and recovery efforts.
   The  Organization  of American States has also pledged its support and
   called  on  governments, leaders and citizens across the hemisphere to
   show solidarity and support for for the people of Haiti.
   From  the  Vatican,  Pope Benedict XVI has also issued an appeal for a
   generous international aid response.
   U.N.  Secretary-General  Ban Ki-moon said he is most concerned for the
   people of Haiti and the many U.N. staff who serve there.  Mr. Ban said
   he is receiving initial reports and following developments closely.

   Some information for this report was provided by AP and AFP.

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