That the House of Representatives— (1) marks 220 years of Haitian independence; (2) recognizes that Haiti has contributed significantly to the abolition of slavery and the struggle for human rights in Latin America and in the United States; (3) recognizes that Haitian culture, religion, art, and literature contributes significantly to United States cultural diversity; (4) recognizes the Haitian diaspora’s contribution to the economy of Haiti and the critical role it plays in the future; (5) acknowledges that the United States and international community have played a large role in Haiti’s instability; (6) acknowledges the need to improve United States financial assistance to Haiti by reforming the foreign aid system and ensuring foreign assistance is being distributed to Haitian-led communities; (7) recognizes the United States and the international community’s moral obligation to support Haiti’s struggle for democracy; (8) recognizes that Haitian democracy, stability, and economic prosperity is important to the region and to United States strategic interest; (9) recognizes that the restoration of democratic governance through free and fair elections is an essential condition for reestablishing lasting security, economic development, and the national interests of Haiti and the United States