When I was campaigning, I told the people if nothing happens under my mandate it will still be a positive thing because my mandate will be used as a rupture between the past and the future.

I don't want to force the peacekeeping nations to feel like I'm pushing them out.

Donors need to know what their money is being used for.

The people behind me are the people behind Aristide. They are just looking for better days.

The last five-six presidents of Haiti have failed miserably. And I don't think it would be an honor for me to say I want to be the next 'president.' I want to be the man by with whom change arrives.

It's time for Haitians to have access to health care. It's time to open our borders to the Haitian diaspora, open our markets to the world. It's time to open our country to potential investors.

I came into the music world in 1988 with a song called Ooh La La, that was like a breath of fresh air in Haitian music.

The Haiti that has been waiting for help and not moving no longer exists. Enough handouts; we need hands up. Enough aid; we need trade.

I believe my past is my strength.

I want to continue to do a good job for my constituents, my party doesn't want me to resign.

When you put more than a million kids in school, you take a plane today and go to Haiti, you cannot see the results. You will see the results in 30 years when you see a different type of Haitian.

Have a look around, my pretty, we are surrounded by Death in all forms – just the two of us are still alive –

When plotting revenge, you should dig two graves - one for your enemy, and the other for yourself

I try to eat a lot of baked foods, fish, chicken, potatoes, stuff like that. Grab me a Muscle Milk. That helps.

Thus people--so it seems to me-- Become good friends from sheer ennui.

You don't like hot rod racing or driving late at night, you just want to park where it's nice and dark.

If you become a giver, you'll make them feel like they want to reciprocate.

What we do in our lives is what gives us contentment and serenity and makes us feel like we are doing some kind of contribution.

While more great films are being made every year, it is increasingly difficult to get indies into theaters or on TV.

Hold yourselves accountable before you are held accountable.

When I die, there will be people who send flowers to Ethel Mertz.