On his return from Spain, Saturday, the President Michel Martelly, in the power struggle between him and the Parliament, which a part rejects the candidacy of the Prime Minister designate, the Head of State has reiterated his firm commitment to have Me. Gousse as head of his Government.

"There are many people who are waiting a Government [...] no one is more eager than me [...] I had the open-mindedness to submit a list of ten names [...] Commissions have removed seven names on this list, that means that any of the three remaining names, can be good [...] It is true that there has been some reluctance, following my choice, there are people who do not understand. I asked to have the chance to choose the person with whom I will have quickly a rule of law, with whom I will soon drive a movement of order and peace in the country and finally out the country of the deadlock."

About the resolution taken publicly, by 16 Senators to reject by anticipation the Prime Minister designated Me Bernard Gousse, the President Martelly has found this approach "inelegant [...] there were ways to discuss, they could call me if there was something [...] I confirm you that Mr. Gousse is and remains my choice and he will be present at the chamber Tuesday [...] I can not even imagine the possibility that Mr. Gousse does not pass [...]

So far I do not know if it's a game or politics, but according to my team, we have nearly 18 Senators who are prepared to ratify Mr. Gousse [...] This is when they will lift the arm, before the people, before the nation that we will know really, but for the moment, according to the negotiations, according to the consultations, we have nearly 18 senators who are favorable. [...] I will continue to meet with the parliamentarians [...] We will wait that the chambers or the Assembly decides, and from this moment on, we can say how we will move forward..."

It is nevertheless true, that it is impossible in a Senate composed of 30 Senators to have 16 votes against et 18 votes for, unless some Senators, who have publicly declared against the choice of Mr. Bernard Gousse, play a double game...

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https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-3340-haiti-politic-rejection-of-the-prime-minister-designate-by-anticipation.html

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