Senator Dodd Meets With Resistance Leaders

United States Senators Christopher Dodd of Connecticut and Robert Phillips Corker of Tennessee met yesterday in Tegucigalpa with members of the National Resistance Front against the Coup d'Etat in Honduras, including Juan Barahona, Rafael Alegria, and Marvin Ponce. Following the meeting, Sen. Dodd said that he "left with a good feeling" and that he felt the positions of the resistance movement to be "rational" and was encouraged by their desire to resolve problems peacefully. He noted, "Some want a Constitutional Assembly to fix the Constitution of this country, and that is their point of view", but that he held no opinion on the matter. "Frankly, I cannot say whether or not it is necessary" said the five-term Senator. He further acknowledged that he did not believe the US could resolve Honduras' problems, suggesting that it was up to the Honduran people to come together and find solutions. "I believe it is important in moments like this to find a way to turn the page -- I think it is what the people want" stressed Dodd. (2/22/10) (photo of Christopher Dodd courtesy Internet)