Florida's U.S. Senators Weigh In on Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake

Floridas two U.S. senators offered their thoughts on the one-year anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti.

Last year's earthquake was a tragedy of epic proportions that has been further aggravated by new challenges to rebuilding efforts, public health and security. Haiti's continued devastation is nothing short of a humanitarian crisis, said Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. Beyond offering our solidarity and continued prayers for the Haitian people and those working on rebuilding efforts, I also offer my assistance as a U.S. senator in providing support, cooperation and oversight for policies that help build lasting government institutions,establish the rule of law, encourage a vibrant private sector and enable a strong civil society to flourish in Haiti.

In recent weeks, I have spoken to my colleagues about the current state and future of Haiti, added Rubio. I pledge to work with them on this issue, which I believe is of vital interest to our state, country and entire hemisphere.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson wrote an essay that appeared in Fridays Miami Herald calling for Americans to do more for that island nation.