David Rivera Remembers Haiti Earthquake Victims

Newly inaugurated Florida Republican U.S. Rep. David Rivera weighed in on Wednesday on the one-year anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti.

One year ago today, the island nation of Haiti was struck by an unexpected disaster, said Rivera. I had the opportunity to visit Haiti in the wake of the tragedy with some of my then-colleagues from the Florida House of Representatives to deliver medical supplies and a donation to the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund. The level of destruction was inconceivable, but the outpouring of support from all around the world, and the optimistic will of the Haitian people showed that there is hope even in the face of tragedy.

Now, as Haiti continues to deal with the aftermath of the earthquake and other devastating events, it is just as important to show solidarity and offer our continued support to promote stability and ensure a thriving Haiti, added Rivera.

The congressman also attended events at Florida International University to mark Human Trafficking Day.

Human trafficking is a critically important issue, said Rivera. I have pledged to be a champion in the fight against human trafficking, and I believe that we need to disseminate information about this issue throughout the country and throughout the world to put a stop to this tragedy.