Quotes by Jean-Bertrand Aristide

“I would like to launch an appeal to the international community to ensure that the rule of law be kept and the immediate arrest of these drug deals and others who are planning the murder of many Haitians and others who continue to preach violence where what we need is peace,”

“If we wish to maintain peace, then we cannot accept that impunity be provided to these international criminals and drug dealers.”

“None of these difficulties can be invoked by state agents to justify violations of human rights committed in total impunity.”

“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.”

“Before the elections of the year 2000 which led me for the second time to the National Palace in Haiti, I had talked about peace, ... And throughout in the National Palace, throughout my tenure, I talked about peace. And today I continue to talk about peace.”

“cant forget what has been done by the U.S. military and other foreign military who kidnapped me on the 28th of February.”

“he doesnt want ... people who want to destabilize to use that as an excuse.”

“I confirm my commitment to the points made (in the document), confident that they will help strengthen the ties between our two nations where democracy and peace will flourish,”

“chopped down the tree of peace, but it will grow again.”

“The international community wants us to accept a proposal that, if we were to accept, would mean the end to the opposition.”

We have not reached the consensus that to eat is a basic human right. This is an ethical crisis. This is a crisis of faith.

If one suffers we all suffer. Togetherness is strength. Courage.

The spirit of Ubuntu, that once led Haiti to emerge as the first independent black nation in 1804, helped Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador attain liberty, and inspired our forefathers to shed their blood for the United States independence, cannot die. Today, this spirit of solidarity must and will empower all of us to rebuild Haiti.

Of course, learning is strengthened and solidified when it occurs in a safe, secure and normal environment.

We must all make peace so that we can all live in peace.