[Nolug] Fwd: 45646: anonymous (statement) Jean-Bertrand Aristide statement - 19 January 2011 (fwd)

Sorry for the ridiculous cross-posting, but you'll get the joke in the first
paragraph.

--Joey

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Subject: 45646: anonymous (statement) Jean-Bertrand Aristide statement - 19
January 2011 (fwd)
Date: Wed January 19 2011 3:14 pm
From: Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>
To: "Bob Corbett's Haiti list" <haiti@lists.webster.edu>

> From anonymous

Dr Jean-Bertrand Aristide

Former President of Haiti

19 January 2011

             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.

             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.

             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.

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.

             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.

             United to the Haitian people, once again my family and I express
our sincere gratitude to the government and the people of South Africa.

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Joey Kelly
Minister of the Gospel and Linux Consultant
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