We are all equal, rich and poor and we need a society where the people enjoy their rights.

I am still the only elected president of the country.

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.

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. Today, this spirit of solidarity must and will empower all of us to rebuild Haiti.

When we say democracy we have to mean what we say.

I will work to bring peace to everyone - whatever economic level - as long as you are Haitian.

Peace in the head, peace in the stomach.