While Haiti has recently celebrated more than 200 years of independence from French colonial rule, the citizens of the island remain vulnerable to poverty, poor health, and political chaos.

). Irish affairs
In 2007 Engel became a Co-Chair of the Congressional Ad Hoc Committee on Irish Affairs. Engel can be seen shaking hands with the president during televised State of the Union addresses.

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