And all this, and more, can be Haiti's, too, if Haiti stays on the path of reform. President Preval, whom I met with yesterday, has demonstrated a commitment to moving Haiti forward. He is doing right by efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, to build a credible police force and judiciary, develop the private sector, and improve public infrastructure. But he can't do it alone. He needs support from all quarters, especially business people like yourselves.
Reform can be painful.
It can have its ups and downs. It requires sacrifice and sweat. But reform is a long term investment, and the payoff is a better quality of life. One of President Preval's most important plans is to privatize big state-owned enterprises, including airports and sea ports. As Transportation Secretary, I can tell you infrastructure development is key to economic prosperity.