Michel Martelly Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“The Haiti that has been waiting for help and not moving no longer exists. Enough handouts; we need hands up. Enough aid; we need trade.”

“International donors, our friends, should demand results; impose results. The fact of giving money is not helping if you give money to honest people and there is no structure to manage that money. It is not helping.”

“It's time for Haitians to have access to health care. It's time to open our borders to the Haitian diaspora, open our markets to the world. It's time to open our country to potential investors.”

“Any MP has to have a proper family life, they have to have support of their partner.”

“I rallied all the youth around me, all the people who liked Compa, but felt like it was dying, going away, being replaced with Zouk. So it became a movement. So, through the years, I've played my music with dedication, discipline and originality, and controversy also.”

“The last five - six presidents of Haiti have failed miserably. And I don't think it would be an honor for me to say I want to be the next 'president.' I want to be the man by with whom change arrives.”

“Donors need to know what their money is being used for.”

“Haiti has changed a lot.”

“I don't want to force the peacekeeping nations to feel like I'm pushing them out.”

“I remain close to my people. I keep singing with them.”