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Marco Rubio: “We were looking for 5,500 forces [for the gang suppression…”

Featuring: Marco Rubio, Republican | Secretary of State, United States | National

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But also focus on all the other things we're doing in the region, including, for example, standing up this gang suppression force in Haiti, which we, you know, We were looking for 5,500 forces [for the gang suppression force in Haiti]. We already have pledges of up to 7,500 forces from a variety of countries. We've seen donors step up to fund that effort. That's a very important effort. It all ties to Heather together cohesively. (18:01–18:16)

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Asserts that the U.S. has received pledges for 7,500 forces for Haiti, exceeding the initial goal of 5,500.

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