We have not reached the consensus that to eat is a basic human right. This is an ethical crisis. This is a crisis of faith.

I know how the American people care for that democratic principle. They want to see their vote respected. As we in Haiti want to see the vote of the people respected.

Pa gen lape nan tet, si pa gen lape nan vant (there is no peace in the head if there is no peace in the stomach).

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

When you care about human beings, you do your best to not repress and to not let people to repress and to not arm people to repress.

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.

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