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I am still the only elected president of the country.

Jean-Bertrand Aristide

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Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: June 15
Catholic Priest
Cleric
Former President Of Haiti
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I will work to bring peace to everyone - whatever economic level - as long as you are Haitian.
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Haitians don't like to say they are hungry because we are proud.
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Haiti, Haiti, the further I am from you, the less I breathe. Haiti, I love you, and I will love you always. Always.
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In order for peace to reign, one must speak the truth, and that is why I have spoken of a political abduction, ... ... Far from my own country, but in deep communion with all Haitians, including Haitians abroad, I continue to launch an appeal for peaceful resistance.
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As far as we are concerned, we are ready to leave today, tomorrow, at any time, to join the people of Haiti, to share in their suffering, help rebuild the country, moving from misery to poverty with dignity.
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We have problems which will be addressed by Haitians.
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I respect religion and will respect any religion.
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We must all make peace so that we can all live in peace.
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Chopped down the tree of peace, but it will grow again.
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As we all know, many people remain buried under tons of rubble and debris, waiting to be rescued. When we think of their suffering, we feel deeply and profoundly that we should be there, in Haiti, with them, trying our best to prevent death.
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The future of Haiti must be linked to the respect of the rights of every single citizen.
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The structure of apartheid is still rooted in the Haitian society. When you have apartheid, you don't see those behind the walls. That is the reality of Haiti.
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We are all equal, rich and poor and we need a society where the people enjoy their rights.
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I am confident that I can serve my country without being involved as the president of the country now.
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The first time Haiti had free and fair democratic elections was 1990, when I was elected.
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When you care about human beings, you do your best to not repress and to not let people to repress and to not arm people to repress.
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Of course, learning is strengthened and solidified when it occurs in a safe, secure and normal environment.
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Sometimes people who want to understand Haiti from a political perspective may be missing part of the picture. They also need to look at Haiti from a psychological perspective.
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