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 Copy Share Image
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.… — Jean-Bertrand Aristide Copy Share Image
Of course, learning is strengthened and solidified when it occurs in a safe, secure and normal environment. — Jean-Bertrand Aristide Copy Share Image
We are all equal, rich and poor, and we need a society where the people enjoy their rights. — Jean-Bertrand Aristide Copy Share Image
Sometimes people who want to understand Haiti from a political perspective may be missing part of the picture. They also need to look at… — Jean-Bertrand Aristide Copy Share Image
If one suffers we all suffer. Togetherness is strength. Courage. — Jean-Bertrand Aristide Copy Share Image
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… — Jean-Bertrand Aristide Copy Share Image
We have not reached the consensus that to eat is a basic human right. This is an ethical crisis. This is a crisis of… — Jean-Bertrand Aristide Copy Share Image
The future of Haiti must be linked to the respect of the rights of every single citizen. — Jean-Bertrand Aristide Copy Share Image
Haitians don't like to say they are hungry because we are proud. — Jean-Bertrand Aristide Copy Share Image
