The definition of American

The article ``Mere Threat of Haiti Invasion May be Enough'' Aug. 2 refers to the safety of 3,000 ``Americans'' still living in Haiti. But aren't there really more than 6 million Americans living in Haiti - and 3,000 United States citizens? Chris Lowenberg, Lansdale, Pa.

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