“Even before the earthquake in Haiti, only half the country's population had a source of safe drinking water.”

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The quote says that access to safe drinking water in Haiti was already very limited before the earthquake. It points to a serious existing problem rather than a new one caused by the disaster.

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Originally said in English.

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About Marcus Samuelsson

Swedish-American chef and restaurateur, born in Ethiopia. Samuelsson rose to prominence as the first African chef to earn a Michelin star, leading his New York restaurant, Red Rooster, to critical acclaim. His work spans fine dining, food writing, and advocacy for culinary diversity, blending global flavors with accessible, innovative techniques.

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