HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Haitian Prime Minister Henry hide Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Haitian Prime Minister Henry Readout Office of the Spokesperson August 15, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to extend condolences to the people of Haiti in the wake of the August 14 earthquake. Deputy Secretary Sherman reiterated our support for Haiti during this challenging time and underscored USAID’s leadership role in supporting U.S. assistance efforts in the aftermath of this tragedy. She noted that the United States is already putting resources in place to support Haiti’s emergency response and assured Prime Minister Henry the United States remains a close and enduring friend to the people of Haiti. Tags Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Deputy Secretary of State Haiti Natural Disasters Office of the Spokesperson