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</font><font face="Verdana" size=3><b>Jan 20, 2011 - Issue 410<br><br>
</font><h3><b>President Aristide Is Ready To Return To Haiti<br>
Former President Sends Email Message to BC</b></h3><font size=3>
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</font><font face="Verdana" size=3>I would like to thank the government
and the people of South Africa for the historic hospitality, deeply
rooted in Ubuntu, extended to my family and I. <br><br>
Since my forced arrival in the Mother Continent six and a half years ago,
the people of Haiti have never stopped calling for my return to Haiti
. Despite the enormous challenges that they face in the aftermath
of the deadly January 12, 2010 earthquake, their determination to make
the return happen has increased. <br><br>
As far as I am concerned, I am ready. Once again I express my
readiness to leave today, tomorrow, at any time. The purpose is
very clear: To contribute to serving my Haitian sisters and brothers as a
simple citizen in the field of education. <br><br>
The return is indispensable, too, for medical reasons: It is strongly
recommended that I not spend the coming winter in South Africa 's because
in 6 years I have undergone 6 eye surgeries. The surgeons are excellent
and very well skilled, but the unbearable pain experienced in the winter
must be avoided in order to reduce any risk of further complications and
blindness. <br><br>
So, to all those asking me to return home, I reiterate my willingness to
leave today, tomorrow, at any time. Let us hope that the Haitian
and South African governments will enter into communication in order to
make that happen in the next coming days. <br><br>
United to the Haitian people, once again my family and I express our
sincere gratitude to the government and the people of South
Africa.<br><br>
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