43 Quotes by Jean-Bertrand Aristide

We have problems which will be addressed by Haitians.

I respect religion and will respect any religion.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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