Haitian People Quotes

Haiti kind of gets a hold of you.

Every time there has been an effort by the Haitian people to overcome the misery and poverty that comes from 200 years of bitter attacks, really bitter, the U.S. steps in and blocks it.

I first went to Haiti in 1979. I've gone back every few years since.

The Haitian people are gentle and lovable except for their enormous and unconscious cruelty.

It is my responsibility to the Haitian people not to expose myself to danger except for good reason.

In Haiti, it - people seemed - in my experience in Haiti, people are so open to photographs and journalism. And there doesn't seem to be the same sort of restrictions or wariness about the press that you would experience in Washington, for instance, on many levels.

The power of Haitian heritage and the strength of the Haitian people is tremendous. And Haiti holds a unique and rich role in the history of African Americans.

By most accounts, Aristide is the most popular figure in Haiti.

Haiti, Haiti, the further I am from you, the less I breathe. Haiti, I love you, and I will love you always. Always.