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Here is a photocopy of an actual letter the US Senate sent to the Secretary of State of the United States, Hillary Clinton: (click on photo to enlarge)
Senate Writes Sec. of State of USA
July 9th, 2009 · 10 Comments
Tags: Politics in Honduras
10 responses so far ↓
1 Mat // Jul 9, 2009 at 1:43 pm
The Obama Administration should have never sided with Zelaya. It makes them look like they support the corruption that he is tied to, siding with Hugo Chavez
Obama and Hillary should have announced their firm commitment for universal democratic values, yet at the same time, not “jump” on the OAS bandwagon
How I see it: Both Zelaya and the Honduran Government are in the wrong. The Honduran Supreme Court and Congress – by the way they dealt with Zelaya. And Zelaya – by the way he dealt with the Honduran Army Chief, and undermined the Honduran Constitution
Both sides were in the wrong, and the Obama Administration should have remained NEUTRAL!
Peace
2 Holton // Jul 9, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I wholeheartedly concur with this and am proud of this action taken by our SC leaders.
3 Jon Nelms // Jul 9, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Honduras was not in the wrong and a complete knowledge of the facts makes that a certainty. Merely repeating opinions frothed from the mouths of liberal journalists will only continue to cloud the truth. I suppose if Hitler had been deposed as he was planning the “Night of the Long Knives” there would have been those who would have jumped to his defense, but it would have saved millions of lives in Europe and prevented a World War. Not that Zelaya is a Hitler, but he is following Chavez’ guide book on how to take over a nation. The Honduran people have endured three and a half years of his attempts to pull them into a Marxists state and saw this final attempt as a line in the sand. They acted decisively and should be honored, not demeaned. Zelaya ignored the advice of the OAS by attempting to return to Hondruas last Sunday. He agreed to a meeting today and then walked out, refusing at the last minute to meet with the opposition. He will have things his way or no way at all. That is why when he ignored Congress and the Supreme Court, they had no other course of action but to remove him. If he wanted to remain in Honduras he should not have trampled the Constitution. He should be grateful he was not put in front of a wall and shot as is ususally the case in Latin America. I witnessed that myself firsthand in Nicaragua and El Salvador. His solution to the problem is for all those involved to resign immediatly. That would mean all 15 memebers of the Supreme Court and all but 3 memebers of the Congress. Only a nutcase would even cosider such a proposition as being a legitimate resolution. Oh I forgot, we are talking about Zelaya. The man who has called on all school teachers to strike. The man who shut down the nation’s busiest airport last year for more than a month, killing the economy, the man who doubled minimum wage and then doubled it again, causing skyrocketing prices and massive unemployment, etc., etc.
4 unknown // Jul 9, 2009 at 2:57 pm
A well worded document & it’s consistent with the Hondurian Constitution that the Army did not take matters into their own hand and oust Zelaya. He was voted out by the Hondurian congress for violating the countries constitution when he was instructed not to hold a referndum vote to change the constitution.
The Honduras congress acted in the best interest of the country to preserve the constitution and protect it’s democracy.
5 Carlos // Jul 9, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I love this government at least there is still people who think with their head and don’t jump into conclusions. This is what makes America great! God bless the people working hard to fix things and please pray for Honduras and their people.
6 Paul Dyar // Jul 9, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Thank you Senators for clearly being on the side of Democracy. I pray you can convence President Obama to be in favor of the same. The Honduran people do not need to be punished for doing the right thing. If they had in their constitution an article of impeachment this would have been the measure taken, however they do not so they followed the best plan they could with in the relm of constitutional law. Thanks again
7 Martha // Jul 9, 2009 at 8:48 pm
A smiliar letter should be sent to the OAS from the State Department, advising the incompetent leaders and country representatives to think with true democratic principles before they take sidea on issues that deserves analysis and just decisions.
8 unknown // Jul 9, 2009 at 10:16 pm
The Interm Government is the true democracy in Honduras.
9 edgar // Jul 10, 2009 at 9:49 am
The way I see it , Honduras and it’s people are truly being punished by those who are standing by Zelaya. Can someone please tell me why the U.S GOVERNMENT has cut AID to helping those who are truly in need because of a political feud . They have no fault in this but to defend their freedom right in Honduras . They chose to do so by standing behind congress and letting Zelaya go. I am afraid what is going on here is that other countries or should I say presidents of other countries are afraid that their people and their congress might just do the same to them if they don’t shape up. The U.S should be ashamed of the man they put in charge to lead them when it comes to this situation. BOTTOM LINE, those poor people should not suffer by being denied the help of AMERICANS !
10 Frances Collins // Jul 10, 2009 at 10:36 am
I can only speak of what I have witnessed with my own eyes. Myself and family lived in Honduras for eight years and have returned each year for visits since 1994. Two months ago we were appaled at the changes and fear growing in the residents of Honduras with Zelaya’s dominating regime. The business structure was crumbling within a short period and people were fearful of their country falling into the hands of communism. What we had experienced as a beautiful peacful country with many areas growing tremendously with tourism and other industry was now falling into the hands of a dictator.
I just want to say “WE ARE SO PROUD OF HONDURAS .” They are going forward legally with what they know to be best for their country and their people despite help or no help from outsiders.
My prayer is that the U.S. will see through Zelaya’s scheme and support Honduras 100% by withdrawing their support of Zelaya or any other communist dictator.