Biden Says US Armed Forces to Stay in Haiti 'Long as Security Situation Demands'

 President Joe Biden said in a statement that the United States Armed Forces personnel will remain in Haiti for as long as the security environment requires.

"The United States Armed Forces personnel are anticipated to remain in Haiti for as long as the security environment requires," President Joe Biden said on Thursday.

Biden added that he had directed the action in line with his responsibilities to protect United States diplomatic missions abroad and to advance the country's national security and foreign policy interests.