Haiti: Rep. Wasserman Schultz Praises Temporary Protected Status For Haitian Nationals

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"I thank President Obama and Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano for today's announcement granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in the United States prior to the catastrophic earthquake on January 12, 2010," said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. "This important, temporary refuge is vital to ensuring the health and safety of people who would face unspeakable conditions were they forced to return to their home country of Haiti in this time of crisis. The American people, and South Floridians in particular, have been very generous in their outpouring of support for the Haitian people in this time of need and the designation of TPS is a critical component of overall relief efforts."

Rep. Wasserman Schultz has long advocated Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals in the U.S., meeting with officials of the previous Administration and then meeting with Secretary Napolitano last year to discuss the need for TPS.

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