Rep. Fudge Offers Support for Haiti’s Earthquake Victims
January 22, 2010 by mlfudge
Filed under Foreign Affairs, Issues
WASHINGTON, DC – A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck Haiti. While reports are still being gathered, it appears many schools, hospitals and other buildings have collapsed, and the destruction is widespread.
Representative Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) met with the U.S. Department of State for an update on the crisis and has been closely monitoring the urgent situation in Haiti. She issued the following statement after her briefing.
“My sincerest prayers go to those in Haiti and their American families and friends. I pray that all families are successfully reunited and the injured are swiftly aided. I am pleased with President Obama’s call for expediting U.S. based humanitarian aid. The Dept. of State assured me that humanitarian organizations are on the ground in Haiti and aid is being dispensed. To that end, I support immediate U.S. assistance to Haiti in the wake of this catastrophe.”
Families of Americans living in Haiti are encouraged to visit the State Department’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Representative Fudge Supports Travel To Cuba
April 18, 2009 by mlfudge
Filed under Featured Articles, Foreign Affairs
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH) returned from a five-day legislative trip to Cuba. Rep. Fudge and a Congressional Black Caucus delegation met Cuban President Raul Castro and other officials and made the following statement:”The United States is entering a new phase of foreign relations. It is time for a new way forward and a new approach to our relationship with Cuba. They want very much for us to extend a hand of friendship. I believe that engagement and earnest discussions towards reconciliation should take place.
“I am a co-sponsor of legislation that will give all Americans the ability to travel to Cuba. Cuba is a mere 90 miles away from our coast. The United States already has a presence on the island and open or free travel encourages the free exchange of ideas, which has been known to silently tear down walls, both literally and figuratively.
“Further, the United States should explore the opportunity to gain access to another trade market. With our current economic situation, our businesses and industries would welcome the opportunity that would come with the lifting of the trade embargo,” said Representative Marcia Fudge (D-OH).
