Words matter. These are the best Jean-Bertrand Aristide Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
The first time Haiti had free and fair democratic elections was 1990, when I was elected.
I know how the American people care for that democratic principle. They want to see their vote respected. As we in Haiti want to see the vote of the people respected.
We must all make peace so that we can all live in peace.
I respect religion and will respect any religion.
In 1994, when I went back to Haiti from exile, we established a Commission for Truth and Justice and Reconciliation. I passed the documents to the next government, and I never heard about it again.
Haiti, Haiti, the further I am from you, the less I breathe. Haiti, I love you, and I will love you always. Always.
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.
We are all equal, rich and poor, and we need a society where the people enjoy their rights.
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.
We have problems which will be addressed by Haitians.
When we say ‘democracy’ we have to mean what we say.
I am confident that I can serve my country without being involved as the president of the country now.
Peace in the head, peace in the stomach.
I will work to bring peace to everyone – whatever economic level – as long as you are Haitian.
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.
