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.