Francois Duvalier

(1907–1971) Politician

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Francois Duvalier was a politician.

Quick Facts About Francois Duvalier

Born: April 14, 1907
Died: April 21, 1971
Profession: Politician

About Francois Duvalier

[Wikidata] 40th President of the Republic of Haiti (1907-1971)... | [Wikipedia] François Duvalier, also known as Papa Doc, was a Haitian politician and physician who served as president of Haiti from 1957 until his death in 1971.

Quotes by Francois Duvalier

As revolutionary, I have no right to disregard the voice of the people.

Francois Duvalier

People

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God and the people are the source of all power. I have twice been given the power. I have taken it, and…

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Damn

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The chief of the tribe is supposed to be the father of all people of the tribe. That is the Haitian way.

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Father

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It is not a question of whether I believe in voodoo. I am a scholar and, as such, I have studied the…

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Believe

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I know the Haitian people because I am the Haitian people.

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Haitian

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Communism has established centres of infection... No area in the world is as vital to American security as the Caribbean...We need a…

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Areas

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I accept the people's will. As a revolutionary, I have no right to disregard the will of the people.

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Accepting

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I am the Haitian flag. He who is my enemy is the enemy of the fatherland.

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Enemy

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The people of Haiti have always called me Papa Doc. I was first their doctor. Now I am also their president for…

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Always

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Revolutions are not made with literature. Revolutions equal gunfire.

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Books

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