Jean-Bertrand Aristide Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“The structure of apartheid is still rooted in the Haitian society. When you have apartheid, you don't see those behind the walls. That is the reality of Haiti.”

“The future of Haiti must be linked to the respect of the rights of every single citizen.”

“When you care about human beings, you do your best to not repress and to not let people to repress and to not arm people to repress.”

“I respect religion and will respect any religion.”

“The first time Haiti had free and fair democratic elections was 1990, when I was elected.”

“When we say 'democracy' we have to mean what we say.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”