Michel Martelly Quotes

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

When I came in, Haiti was not governed by Haitians anymore. Probably mostly by NGOs. And that has done what to Haiti? It has weakened our institution.

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.

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

Any MP has to have a proper family life, they have to have support of their partner.

I don't even want to be president!

Haiti has changed a lot.

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

I believe my past is my strength.

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

I remain close to my people. I keep singing with them.

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.

Everything in Haiti right now is a priority.