The White House  Office of the Press Secretary  Statement by the
Press Secretary on the Visit of President Préval of Haiti to the
White House  On Wednesday, March 10, President Obama will
welcome Haitian President Rene Préval to the White House.  They
will discuss relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts in
Haiti, including the important contributions made by the United
States and the international community.   The President will
speak with President Préval about how the international
community can best support the government of Haiti and the
Haitian people as they rebuild and create a foundation for a
brighter future.  A long and enduring relationship binds the
United States and Haiti.  Haitians are neighbors in the
Americas, and Haitian-Americans have made extraordinary
contributions to our country.  The President looks forward to
welcoming President Préval to the White House to underscore his
pledge to the Haitian people that they have a friend and partner
in the United States of America.  White House