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United States Department of State
Washington, I~. C. 20520
www. state. gov
Robert E. Parcher
City Clerk of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Dear Mr. Parcher:
August 19, 2008
Thank you for your June 27 letter to President Bush forwarding
Miami Beach Resolution 2008-26825 regarding Temporary Protective Status
for Haitians in the United States. We have been asked to respond on the
President's behalf.
The Department of Homeland Security continues to review the matter
of Temporary Protective Status for Haitians. Please be assured of our
commitment to addressing Haiti's immediate humanitarian and security
needs and supporting the country's long-term development. We hope this
information is helpful in addressing your concerns. Please feel free to
contact us further on this or any matter.
Sincerely,
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Velia M. De Pirro
Director
Office of Caribbean Affairs