US senators called Wednesday for a democratic solution to Haiti’s political crisis in a symbolic resolution urging that a legitimate new government take office on February 7 or soon after.
The measure — crafted by both senators from the state of Florida — Democrat Bill Nelson and Republican Marco Rubio — reaffirms US support for the “long-term reconstruction of Haiti,” one year after a devastating earthquake.
“Political leadership is required to ensure that a democratically elected government, which is respected by the people of Haiti and recognized by the international community, is prepared to assume office on February 7, 2011, or shortly thereafter,” the lawmakers said in the resolution.