Political Quotes

“this amendment would provide development assistance loans to Haiti. The amendment would require the United States to use its voice, vote, and influence to urge the Inter-American Development Bank to immediately resume lending to Haiti and disburse all previously approved loans. There is no money being requested in this amendment. It is simply language. The Inter-American Development Bank is denying Haiti any access to loans for development assistance. Haiti has already had $145.9 million in development loans approved by the IDB. These loans include $50 million for rural road development, $22.5 million for reorganization of the health sector, $54 million for potable water and sanitation, and $19.4 million for basic education programs. Haiti could also qualify for an additional $317 million in new loans for development projects as well as a $50 million investment sector loan. However, the IDB is refusing to consider Haiti for any additional loans and has not even disbursed the loans that have been approved. The IDB effectively is denying Haiti access to critical development assistance.”