Delegate Donna Christian-Christensen has called on Congress to "do more" in terms of making U.S. resources available to ensure a "free, fair and peaceful" process in Haiti's coming elections.
Christian-Christensen was a member of a congressional delegation that visited Haiti two weeks ago to review progress being made toward the holding of elections.
In recent years, the United States has provided aid, expertise and military assistance through a multinational peacekeeping force to help stabilize democracy and build a healthier economy in Haiti. But "we have done far less than we should have," the Virgin Islands delegate said.
"In the upcoming elections," she said, "we have the opportunity to correct this and make an important contribution to the future of the Haitian people, the Caribbean region and our hemisphere." She added, "The integrity and the outcome of this election will determine Haiti's future. I want us to be on the right side of that history."
