The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly confirmed career diplomat Dennis Hankins as the ambassador to Haiti, a decision met with broad approval amid the Caribbean nation's escalating violence and political uncertainty. This bipartisan move, crucial for addressing the crisis in Haiti, comes as gangs attempt to seize power, highlighting the urgent need for a strong diplomatic presence. Various sources, including Congress members and news outlets, have commended the Senate's decision to confirm Biden nominee Hankins, emphasizing the importance of a diplomacy-led response to the ongoing crisis.
Republicans holding up ambassador appointments is against US interests, IMHO. "The Senate on Thursday confirmed career foreign service member Dennis Hankins to be US ambassador to Haiti, where widespread violence has brought social order to the brink of collapse. The final…
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The Senate has voted to confirm Dennis Hankins as the U.S. ambassador to Haiti as the Caribbean country faces escalating violence and political uncertainty. https://t.co/ItlPd10IVz
The ongoing crisis in Haiti requires a diplomacy-led whole-of-government response. I am glad the Senate confirmed Amb. Dennis B. Hankins as U.S. Amb. to Haiti. I look forward to working with Amb. Hankins to ensure that the U.S. response includes the Haitian diaspora.
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The Senate overwhelmingly voted to confirm Dennis Hankins as the ambassador to Haiti. https://t.co/lmzy59KDUY https://t.co/wOmYlBBBDD
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⚠️ US SENATE CONFIRMS BIDEN NOMINEE HANKINS TO BE AMBASSADOR TO HAITI Full Story → https://t.co/kCiRbG4ymV The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to confirm career diplomat Dennis Hankins as ambassador to Haiti, filling the key diplomatic post in the troubled… https://t.co/1OOf24jHg3
I commend the U.S. Senate for confirming the appointment of Dennis Hankins as the U.S. Ambassador to Haiti. This is the type of bipartisanship that we need to see in the House to address the crisis in Haiti. The funds must be released. Haitian lives are at stake. #HaitiDiplomacy
I am deeply concerned about the recent developments in Haiti, notably the evacuation of our embassy. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I support America using every tool to protect innocent Haitians and end the surge of gang violence.