*Administration of Barack H. Obama, 2010 *

**Statement on the Earthquake in Haiti **

*January 12, 2010 *

My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected by this earthquake. We are closely monitoring the situation, and we stand ready to assist the people of Haiti.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Haiti, earthquake*.*

*Subjects:* Haiti : Earthquake, damage and recovery efforts; Natural disasters : Haiti, earthquake.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201000017.