Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is slated to arrive Saturday in earthquake-flattened Haiti, amid unfolding tragedy and a logistical nightmare for delivering desperately needed aid.
Clinton, the highest ranking U.S. official to witness the devastation firsthand, will be accompanied by USAID chief Rajiv Shah. She will focus her trip on speeding the relief and recovery effort.
Shah said the United States had mobilized $48 million worth of food assistance, enough to help 2 million Haitians for several months. But he said physical and logistical impediments are hampering aid delivery.
Raymond Joseph, the Haitian ambassador to the United States, said Clinton's visit is critical to coordinating aid efforts.
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