Jean-Claude Duvalier quotes

Jean-Claude Duvalier was a Haitian statesman who served as the President of Haiti from 1971 to 1986. His rule, known for authoritarianism and human rights abuses, followed the regime of his father, François "Papa Doc" Duvalier. He is remembered as "Baby Doc," whose leadership deeply impacted Haiti's political and social landscape. Here are 10 of his quotes:

I am currently in Haiti to help the Haitian people in their reconstruction.

Jean-Claude Duvalier

I never had the financial means that the media said I had. I laugh when I hear the amounts, $400 million, $800 million. Where do they get this imagination?

Jean-Claude Duvalier

I'm the one who initiated the democratic process.

Jean-Claude Duvalier

It is the destiny of the people of Haiti to suffer.

Jean-Claude Duvalier

When people talk to me about tyranny, it makes me laugh and gives me the impression that people suffer from amnesia.

Jean-Claude Duvalier

In 25 years of exile, I've never had a frozen account, either in Switzerland or elsewhere in the world.

Jean-Claude Duvalier

All I know is politics. Really, politics takes up most of my time; it's nonstop.

Jean-Claude Duvalier

There has not been one day since I left that I have not thought about Haiti.

Jean-Claude Duvalier

The president is here, strong and firm as a monkey's tail.

Jean-Claude Duvalier