U.S. President Bush Sends Troops To Haiti
Remarks by U.S. President on Haiti
The South Grounds
THE PRESIDENT: President Aristide resigned. He has left his country. The Constitution of Haiti is working. There is an
interim President, as per the Constitution, in place. I have ordered the deployment of Marines, as the leading element
of an interim international force, to help bring order and stability to Haiti.
I have done so in working with the international community. This government believes it essential that Haiti have a
hopeful future. This is the beginning of a new chapter in the country's history. I would urge the people of Haiti to
reject violence, to give this break from the past a chance to work. And the United States is prepared to help. Thank
you.