The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted to confirm Dennis Hankins as the new ambassador to Haiti amid the country's escalating humanitarian crisis, marked by increasing violence, political instability, and the evacuation of the U.S. embassy. Various members of Congress have expressed deep concerns, emphasizing the U.S.'s moral obligation to support Haiti through diplomatic efforts, humanitarian aid, and addressing the surge of gang violence. The confirmation of Ambassador Hankins is seen as a crucial step towards fostering stability and prosperity in Haiti, with calls for increased bipartisanship in the House to address the crisis and release necessary funds to support Haitian lives.
Senate confirms new ambassador to troubled Haiti https://t.co/mR0Gq9U9Ym
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.
The Senate overwhelmingly voted to confirm Dennis Hankins as the ambassador to Haiti. https://t.co/lmzy59KDUY https://t.co/wOmYlBBBDD
⚠️ 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
The news coming out of Haiti is heartbreaking. It’s our moral obligation to stand in solidarity with Haiti, provide humanitarian aid, help end the cycle of unrest, and support Haiti in its quest for autonomy and prosperity. Read my statement here. https://t.co/hWIoBhdPux
Read my statement regarding the ongoing situation in Haiti. https://t.co/VX1SpcZdqS
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.
🚨PSA🚨 I am closely following the ongoing situation in Haiti. The humanitarian crisis is causing countless problems, particularly for Americans in the country trying to leave. https://t.co/Zs7WNvHNJs