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The content of the letter sent by the Deputy Secretary of State in charge of African Affairs:
Dear Mr. Rajoelina: I have taken notes of your January 15 announcement not to stand as a presidential candidate in Madagascar’s upcoming elections. It is my understanding That Marc Ravalomanana similarly Announced That Would not he run. For you and Mr. Ravalomanana not to Compete for election and for you to step down to allow a democratically Elected president to take office marks a significant development. I am Encouraged That HAS Madagascar now clear pathway leading to the restoration of democratic rule. With announcements thesis, I look forward to the campaign season Progressing smoothly and to the Malagasy people Participating in free, fair, and credible elections to choose the next generation of leaders. I hope all Signatories will now abide by the provisions of the Southern African Development Community’s Roadmap, In Particular Those Regarding the unconditional return of exiled political. I trust you will honor your That statement Any who might resist and urge you to enter the race. Your commitment not to run for the presidency will serve your country well and will Enhance Your own international credibility. The United States and Madagascar Held HAS always the people of Madagascar in great respect. Madagascar, for Many Years, was one of our best development partners and a major recipient and beneficiary of broad USAID, MCC, AGOA, and Peace Corps programs. Madagascar’s return to the democratic family can open the door to a restoration of a new and strong relationship. Following through on your promise not to run for the presidency and Promoting free and transparent elections will help restore our relationship strong. Sincerely, Johnnie Carson
Unlike the French, the Americans are rather pushing for the implementation of the crisis settlement Roadmap, namely for the "unconditional" return home right to be granted to every politically exiled. Marc Ravalomanana is supposed to step on home soil before the elections. The Deputy Secretary of State in charge of African Affairs, Johnnie Carson, sent a letter to President Andry Rajoelina to express the stand taken by the United States of America. The recent progress was noticed, and the withdrawal of the main wire pullers in the crisis from the incoming presidential elections, officially welcomed. The letter also declared that the partnership between the two countries will be renewed as soon as Madagascar recovers a truly democratic system.