Jean-Bertrand Aristide Quotes (24 Quotes)

Peace in the head, peace in the stomach.

Should those killers come to Port-au-Prince, you may have thousands of people who may be killed, ... We need the presence of the international community as soon as possible.

can't forget what has been done by the U.S. military and other foreign military who kidnapped me on the 28th of February.

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.

We have problems which will be addressed by Haitians.

I am ready to give my life if that is what it takes to defend my country,

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

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.

Blood has flowed in Hinche, ... It may be that the police cannot cope with this kind of attack.

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.

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

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.

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,

He is the president-elect of the country.

I am confident that I can serve my country without being involved as the president of the country now.

he doesn't want ... people who want to destabilize to use that as an excuse.

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.

Far from home, I am living here, but always in deep communion with my people.

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

I am still the only elected president of the country.

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

If wars are expensive, peace can be even more expensive,

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,