I am still the only elected president of the country.
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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.Jean-Bertrand Aristide
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.
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,
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If wars are expensive, peace can be even more expensive,
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The international community wants us to accept a proposal that, if we were to accept, would mean the end to the opposition.
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
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.
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