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.

Of course, learning is strengthened and solidified when it occurs in a safe, secure and normal environment.

I am confident that I can serve my country without being involved as the president of the country now.

I respect religion and will respect any religion.

Haitians don't like to say they are hungry because we are proud.

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.

If one suffers we all suffer. Togetherness is strength. Courage.