North Orlando News

Rep. Cory Mills, a former Army Combat Veteran, successfully evacuated 10 Americans and at-risk volunteers from the “Have Faith Orphanage” in Haiti. Speaking on the mission, Representative Mills stated, “As a father, Member of Congress, and former Army Combat Veteran, I could not stand by when Representative McClain (MI-9) told me about the crisis unfolding in Haiti and how innocent American citizens were left to fend for themselves with no support.”

Highlighting the dire situation in Haiti, Representative Mills emphasized, “This mission reiterates a disturbing reality that under President Biden's leadership, American lives are continually jeopardized. I have led missions to rescue Americans multiple times when Joe Biden has deserted them. There's a clear pattern of abandonment. We need leadership in the White House that prioritizes American lives. We cannot afford to wait.”

Expressing disappointment in the State Department and the Biden administration, Representative McClain stated, “The State Department and the Biden administration completely failed to protect Americans, once again. Those stranded in war-torn Haiti were left hopeless and without options. The State Department’s answer was to sign up for a notification system and wait for alerts. They offered no real assistance, no opportunities to be rescued, and no plan whatsoever.”

Reflecting on the collaborative effort to rescue stranded Americans, Representative McClain praised Representative Mills, saying, “I am eternally grateful for the heroic actions my friend Cory Mills took in traveling to Haiti and physically rescuing Michiganders that were left behind. I am pleased that we were able to save so many, but countless more remain. I am infuriated that the State Department has so carelessly left Americans to die in Haiti.”

Representative Mills has now successfully rescued stranded Americans in Afghanistan, Israel, and Haiti, demonstrating a commitment to taking action when American citizens are in need of assistance.